Madein

Pre-debut activities

Some members have previously been involved in the entertainment industry prior to joining the group. MiU was a contestant on the reality survival show Girls Planet 999 but did not make it into the final debut lineup. MiU was a tarento and model under N.D Promotion. She also appeared in some music videos and adverts, and was a model for Popteen. Kim Su-hye was a contestant on the reality survival show My Teenage Girl where she ranked 22nd and did not make it into the final debut lineup. Saito Serina and Abe Nagomi were contestants on the reality survival show Produce 101 Japan The Girls where Serina ranked 21st and Nagomi ranked 23rd, but did not make it into the final debut lineup. Oh Gaeun and MiU appeared as models for a magazine pictorial for Alexander Wang and MAPS.

2022-2024: Pre-debut activities and debut as LimeLight

On January 15, 2022, it was announced that MiU has signed a contract with 143 Entertainment, and is expected to debut in their upcoming girl group. On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Kim Su-hye has also signed a contract with 143 Entertainment. On August 16, 2022, 143 Entertainment announced that the group will be an expandable group with an unlimited number of members. The group will begin their activities with a pre-debut reality show Lululala and release an EP after the reality show ends. Kang Ye-seo and Mashiro Sakamoto were expected to join the group after the contract expiration of Kep1er. On September 27, LimeLight with the first three members: MiU, Su-hye, and Gaeun had an early showcase for their pre-debut EP at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul. On the same day, they released a music video for their first single "Starlight". The music video for their second single "Eye to Eye" was released the next day. On September 29, their self-titled pre-debut EP was released into various music platforms.

On February 17, 2023, the group made their official debut with their EP Love & Happiness. The music video for the lead single "Honestly", which was released early on February 14, featuring iKon's Jay, whose group recently signed with their respective agency, and Bang Jae-min. On August 4, 2023, The group made their first comeback with their single album Madeleine. On December 27, 2023, it was announced that the group's next EP Last Dance will be their last as a trio. The group plans to re-organize and add more members. On January 11, 2024, the group made their comeback with their third extended play Last Dance alongside its lead single "Ta-Da!".

2024-present: Re-debut as Madein

On July 15, 2024, all SNS accounts belonging to LimeLight were rebranded as Madein, indicating that the group would start fresh under the group name Madein, with additional members. On July 29, all seven members were introduced, with Yeseo, Mashiro, Serina, and Nagomi joining the group. On August 14, it was announced that the group would be making their debut on September 3, 2024, with the extended play (EP) titled Rise (상승). The EP was released digitally on September 3 and physically 17 days later. On September 24, it was reported that Madein signed contract with B Zone for their Japanese activities. Madein held their first-ever Japanese fan concert, titled "Madein Adventure 2024" on October 5 and 6 at the Orix Theater.

On November 11, 143 Entertainment announced that Gaeun would temporarily halt her activities with Madein for health reasons. Gaeun had also deleted all posts on her personal social media accounts and unfollowed her agency's and executive producer's accounts. An allegation that Gaeun had faced sexual harassment from the agency's CEO surfaced through a November 22 report by JBTC's Case Chief television programme, which 143 Entertainment denied the following day. Gaeun officially left the group on November 29, with 143 Entertainment citing "personal circumstances" as the reason for her departure while again denying the allegations of sexual harassment. Gaeun's exclusive contact with the agency remained in effect.

In January 2025, Madein was reorganised as a 6-member girl group and was confirmed to have a new release in February. Their first single album, Madein Forever, was released on February 14, featuring double lead singles "Saturn" and "Love, Afraid". "Saturn" contains a metaphor for a relationship that unfolds around Saturn, which looks at the Sun from afar. "Love, Afraid" was a remake of Deux's unreleased song "Love, Fear".

On May 14, it was announced that Suhye would halt her activities due to personal reasons. On July 31, it was announced that the group's first subunit, Madein S, would be debuting in August, consisting of Mashiro, MiU, Serina, and Nagomi. On December 26, it was confirmed that Suhye and Yeseo have officially departed from the group.

In April 2025, a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed by Gaeun against the agency's CEO. A temporary injunction on her exclusive contract was obtained on 31 July 2026.

Timeline

As LimeLight

Extended plays

Single albums

Singles

As Madein

Extended plays

Single albums

Singles

Madein S

Single albums

Singles

Music videos

Reality shows