An MBC EVERY1 rep told MBN Star on December 18, 2014 that Youngji will join Hitmaker season 2 as a part of a girl group along with Orange Caramel's Lizzy, G.NA, 4minute's So-hyun. The group was later named Cham So Nyeo.[18][19] The group first released their debut song teaser "올해의 주문 (Magic Words)" on February 17,[20] followed by the full song and music video 3 days later on February 20.[21]