JYP Entertainment trademarks potential name for their upcoming boy group

JYP Entertainment has recently trademarked a potential name for its first boy group in seven years

On April 22, Korean netizens discovered that the word 'QUIRI' had been trademarked by JYP Entertainment, and are speculating that it may be the name for the new boy group. 

According to a netizen who shared the information, QUIRI is speculated to be JYP Entertainment's first boy group launch in seven years since Stray Kids and also the first boy group in three years since 'LOUD.'

Korean netizens commented:

"The name is so weird, lol." 

"That name Quiri reminds me of Curie." 

"If the group's name is Quiri, then the fandom should be named Radium or Polonium lol." 

"Is Kyehoon finally debuting?" 

"That name is so unique..." 

"Quiri?"

"Wow, it's been a while since JYP released a group."

"Marie Curie, lol."

"Why do companies always think of weird names?"

"I wonder if there will be good-looking members."

"Kyehoon!?"

"Sounds like a Chinese boy group. lol."

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