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K/DA returns without Madison Beer
K/DA virtual band drops Madison Beer after six-year hiatus for new single.
In brief
K/DA virtual band drops Madison Beer after six-year hiatus for new single. K/DA released 'Firestarter' as their first single in six years with new members replacing Madison Beer. Originally reported by NME.
K/DA returns after six years
K/DA released their first single in six years with new members replacing Madison Beer.
New members join K/DA
Miyeon and Soyeon of i-dle return as Ahri and Akali while Sophie Powers replaces Madison Beer as Evelynn.
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The headline
K/DA released 'Firestarter' as their first single in six years with new members replacing Madison Beer.
