Speculation Mounts for JYP’s New Girl Group 'KIRAKLE' Following Trademark Filings

01 May 2026, 15:25 by K-Soul · allkpop

Global K-pop fandoms are buzzing as JYP Entertainment recently filed a wave of mysterious new trademarks with the Korean Intellectual Property Office. Among the names, "KIRAKLE" has emerged as the frontrunner for a potential new girl group or unit, drawing parallels to the pre-debut rollout of NMIXX.

On May 1, records confirmed that JYP filed for four new trademarks on April 23: KIRAKLE, TIRUMICO, CAPPUSIA, and CHERYSHA. While all four were filed in both Korean and English, their designated classifications vary significantly.

Breakdown of Trademark Classifications

The intended use for these names appears to be split between entertainment services and lifestyle branding:

KIRAKLE: Uniquely filed under Class 41 (Entertainment Services). This is the primary classification for idol groups, leading experts to believe this is the most likely candidate for a new group name.
CAPPUSIA: Filed under Class 18 (Bags/Leather goods).
CHERYSHA: Filed under Classes 14 and 16 (Accessories/Stationery).
TIRUMICO: Filed under Classes 3, 9, and 14 (Cosmetics, Apps, and Accessories).

The "NMIXX" Precedent

The theory that KIRAKLE is a new group carries weight due to JYP's historical patterns. The company filed for the "NMIXX" trademark in September 2021, exactly five months before the group’s official debut in February 2022. If this timeline holds, a late 2025 or early 2026 debut for KIRAKLE could be on the horizon.

Expanding the Lifestyle Ecosystem

The filings also signal JYP’s aggressive push into the goods and lifestyle markets. Between March and May 2025, the company filed trademarks like "DOUBLETHECAKE" and "D25" across a wide range of categories, including cosmetics and apparel.

Notably, the name "dodree," which was part of those earlier filings, has already been confirmed as a female duo set to debut under JYP’s subsidiary, INNIT Entertainment, in February 2026. The recent filings for TIRUMICO and CHERYSHA are viewed as an extension of this IP diversification strategy.

Updates on Stray Kids and NEXZ

The filings also included updates for established and rising acts:

SKZ (Stray Kids): Filed under Class 16 (Printed Matter). This appears to be a supplementary trademark for the SKZOO character brand. This follows JYP’s legal victory in November 2024, where they overturned a rejection of the SKZOO trademark, eventually securing its registration in early 2025.
NEXZOO: Following in the footsteps of Stray Kids, JYP’s global boy group NEXZ is getting its own character brand. The filing under Class 38 (Telecommunications/Broadcasting) suggests the possibility of dedicated streaming or broadcast channels for the characters.

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