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On August 21, 2024, The Black Label, a sub-label under YG Entertainment founded by producers Teddy and Kush, unveiled Ella as the first member of their highly anticipated girl group, MEOVV. Ella McKenzie Gross, born on December 1, 2008, is currently 15 years old. She also goes by the Korean name Nabi.
The label introduced her through an almost two-minute teaser video on the label's official YouTube channel, @THE BLACKLABEL, showcasing her as the group's first member. The video includes a message that reads,
"I remember nothing, but the destination I was heading to. Which is why I just got here."
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Accompanying the debut teaser, the video also hinted at an upcoming project set for September. In the clip, Ella Gross is seen pulling out a cassette labeled "COSMIC MIX VOL.1" written in black ink.
Standing at 157 cm (5'1"), she holds both Korean and American nationalities. The video teaser highlights her as a prominent figure in the upcoming group, drawing significant attention from fans worldwide.
All you need to know about Ella Gross and The Black Label's upcoming girl group MEOVV
Earlier this February, THE BLACK LABEL announced the launch of their first-ever girl group, a highly anticipated debut from the agency known for representing top talents like BIGBANG's Taeyang, Jeon Somi, and actors such as Park Bo-gum and Lee Jong-won. Moreover, BLACKPINK's Rosé signed with this label too for her solo projects.
This new venture has sparked significant interest, particularly following the introduction of Ella Gross as the group's first member.
Ella Gross, born in Los Angeles to a Korean mother and a German-American father, has already established herself in the entertainment world. Frequently photographed alongside BLACKPINK members since her trainee days, she also received warm congratulations from Jisoo on Instagram for her debut.
She is not only a model but has also showcased her singing, dancing, and guitar-playing skills on her Instagram, where she boasts over four million followers. Throughout her career, she has modeled for major brands like Vogue, Levi’s, Zara, Fendi, and more, as well as graced the pages of magazines like Nylon China, Spur, and Dazed Korea.
On August 16, THE BLACK LABEL introduced their new girl group, MEOVV, marking their first-ever girl group set to debut later in 2024. The announcement also included the launch of the group's official social media pages and logos.
The teaser for the group featured five cats atop THE BLACK LABEL building, hinting at the group’s final member count. Other trainees who are expected to debut in the group are Bailey Sok and Chloe Lee.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the complete lineup and further announcements regarding upcoming projects for the new girl group.
