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\n\tIn one of the many unprecedented turn of events in K-pop this decade, the beloved girl group LOONA<\/a> experienced an emotional split<\/a> after terminating contracts with their label before each of the 12 members landed safely to pursue new K-pop paths. Alongside Chuu<\/a> <\/strong>and Yves<\/a>\u2018 new starts as soloists, to five members reconfiguring as Loossemble<\/a>, the final step of these re-debuts came in ARTMS<\/strong>, consisting of LOONA stars HaSeul<\/strong>, HeeJin<\/strong>, Kim Lip<\/strong>, Choerry<\/strong>, and JinSoul<\/strong> coming together to rebrand themselves, reimagine their artistry and remember their roots as a new quintet.<\/p>\n \n\tAfter releasing a series of solo and unit singles, the group launched their debut full-length album, DALL<\/em>, to return the girls to the Billboard<\/em> charts (main single \u201cVirtual Angel\u201d cracked the Top 10 on the World Digital Song Sales chart<\/a>, while DALL<\/em> itself landed in the Top 10 of World Albums<\/a>), and to the delight of fans and critics alike (even earning a spot on Billboard<\/em> critics\u2019 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024 So Far<\/a> list).<\/p>\n \n\tRiding the exciting comeback success, the group is embarking on their ARTMS World Tour \u2018Moonshot,\u2019 which has already wrapped its North and South American legs. As they prepare to conquer Europe, Australia, and Asia this fall and winter, ARTMS is eager to reflect on their journey from LOONA to their current iteration.<\/p>\n \n\tSitting down with Billboard<\/em> at the New York office of The Orchard, ARTMS shine with a sense of unity, growth, and playfulness. HaSeul, more confident than ever in English, jokes about accidentally spoiling upcoming tour surprises, while HeeJin candidly confesses her hair is mostly extensions, JinSoul speaks about immersing herself into the A&R process, Choerry balances the group\u2019s past with an exciting future, as Kim Lip looks ahead to what\u2019s next for the group\u2019s personal and professional lives.<\/p>\n \n\tDespite the challenges faced, ARTMS beam with a sense of pride over their collective growth and how they\u2019ve taken control of their music and artistic direction. Here, the five idols discuss their creative evolution, navigating the K-pop industry post-LOONA, and their deep connection to the fans who have supported them every step of the way. Read on for more below alongside exclusive photos provided for Billboard<\/em>.<\/p>\n