Miyawaki Sakura reportedly spotted in Korea guarded by BTS security

Miyawaki Sakura has reportedly arrived in South Korea.

On August 27, Korean media outlets revealed the former IZ*ONE member had arrived at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, and she's said to have been followed by the HYBE security team in charge of guarding BTS. Reporters who saw her security stated she was thoroughly protected following her arrival.

HYBE stated, "We're unable to confirm anything about Miyawaki Sakura's arrival in Korea and the BTS security team," but Miyawaki Sakura's reps confirmed, "Miyawaki Sakura signed a contract with HYBE and will depart from Japan and head to Korea within August."

As previously reported, Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won are reportedly joining a new girl group under Source Music, which will include 2-3 former members of IZ*ONE.