DaWon

DaWon joined Star Empire Entertainment sometime in January 2016. In October 2017, DaWon auditioned for the survival reality competition show MIXNINE, however DaWon was among four trainees from Star Empire Entertainment who did not pass the auditions. On February 22, 2019, DaWon made an appearance in episode six of the sixth season of the television music game show, I Can See Your Voice.

On September 16, Star Empire's affiliate label, Rising Star Entertainment, announced that Empire Girls would be officially debuting under the name ARIAZ in October. The next day, DaWon was the sixth and final member to be revealed through a teaser concept photo.