AKB48’s Honda Hitomi reunites with IZ*ONE bestie Kim Minju

Former IZ*ONE member and current AKB48 member Honda Hitomi reunited with several of her IZ*ONE members: Kwon Eunbi and Lee Chaeyeon to film “Cheating Trip 3” this week. The appearance of Honda is the first time a J-Line member has appeared alongside former IZ*ONE K-Line members in public since their IZ*ONE farewell concert.

Honda arrived in Korea on August 8th. Her first time in South Korea since IZ*ONE disbanded back on March 31, 2021.

A few people spotted Honda with Eunbi and Chaeyeon during the filming:

eunbi, chaeyeon, and hitomi filming for cheating trip!! pic.twitter.com/3txjzowkk4

— thinking about izone 💭 (@izonethinkr) August 10, 2022

Many wondered if Honda would see former IZ*ONE member Kim Minju, who had grown close as friends and sure enough, Honda posted photos and a video on Instagram with Kim Minju:

 

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When Yena heard the two hung out, she was asked about it and wish she could have joined them but Yena is currently in promotions for her song “Smart Phone”:

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when yena heard that minju and Hitomi hangout today but she hasn’t time to join for the full schedule,she just be like….#최예나 #예나 #YENA#SMARTPHONE #izone #イェナ #아이즈원 @YENA_OFFICIAL pic.twitter.com/BFDA7AKGyE

— iriszhao (@iris211minkkura) August 12, 2022