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| Cao Lu Comeback Show |
Former Fiestar member Cao Lu is proving that persistence pays off.
After years of struggling to break back into the K-pop scene, the 37-year-old has finally secured a new agency contract and, in a bold move, brought back her group Fiestar.
Against all odds, the once-overlooked idol is back in the game, showing the industry she’s got unfinished business.
Cao Lu debuted with Fiestar in 2012, but the group never really took off in the cutthroat K-pop world.
The members had to take part-time jobs just to get by, and despite her efforts, Cao Lu left the group broke after six years, relying on her mother for support. It seemed like the dream was over.
Fast forward to 2024, and Cao Lu wasn’t ready to give up.
She spent over 1,000 hours live streaming, raising funds to buy back the rights to Fiestar’s hit song You’re Pitiful.
It was a risky move, but it caught the attention of major Korean TV shows like Radio Star, bringing Fiestar back into the spotlight as the first K-pop girl group to operate without an agency.
Signing a new contract at 37 is practically unheard of in the K-pop industry, where youth is often prioritised over experience.
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But for Cao Lu, this isn’t just about reliving past glories.
She’s determined to rewrite her story, not just as an idol but as a leader who is giving her group a second shot.
“For my dreams, to give my youth a happy ending, for my teammates, for every one of our ‘let’s’. I will fight again in a foreign land. Cao Lu! Fighting!” she wrote passionately.
The journey has been anything but easy.
Fiestar operated independently for months before securing an agency deal, something no other girl group had attempted before.
Cao Lu’s hustle didn’t just bring back her group; it challenged the very foundations of K-pop’s heavily controlled industry.
Now, with a new agency backing them, the stage is set for Fiestar’s long-awaited return.
Fans who stood by the group through thick and thin are celebrating this moment, and Cao Lu is making sure she doesn’t let them down.
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“When times were bad, you all still believed in me. Now, I promise to keep grinding and prepare well for what’s next,” she shared in her vlog.
With her resilience and fearless approach, Cao Lu’s story is more than just a comeback—it’s an underdog tale that’s redefining what’s possible in K-pop.
And if anyone thought age was a barrier, she’s here to prove them wrong. Watch out, because Fiestar is back, and this time, they’re taking control of their own destiny.