The Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Cheerleaders, Pilots Crew, are undergoing a major operational shift ahead of the new season as management agency 玖玥玖創意娛樂 (Jiuyuejiu Creative Entertainment) exits the franchise. The newly installed management team has launched a cross-border talent search, signaling an incoming overhaul of the squad’s high-profile Korean contingent while retaining most local members.
Fantasy & Market Impact
Management Shift Triggers Cross-Border Auditions
LEAGUE+ (PLG) has rarely been static, but the latest developments in Taoyuan showcase just how volatile cheerleader operations can be. According to reporting from SETN, the operational rights for the Pilots Crew have officially changed hands. Jiuyuejiu Creative Entertainment, the agency previously steering the ship, has stepped away from the franchise without public disclosure of the underlying exit terms.
That boardroom transition immediately impacted the court sidelines. On August 26, the Pilots Crew official Instagram account dropped a recruitment notice for the upcoming roster cycle. Unlike previous iterations, this call included a Korean-language track. While initial speculation assumed an expansion of the overseas roster, insider reporting confirmed that the cross-border outreach is actually a replacement mechanism necessitated by the incoming leadership team.
Inside the Squad: Local Core Retained, Korean Lineup to Dissect
The outgoing management structure leaves behind a massive footprint. Under Jiuyuejiu, the Pilots Crew roster featured MC Ruo-Tong, alongside members such as Yu-Mi, Meng-Jie, Ya-Ya, You-You, Xin-Xuan, Kai-Li, Yu-Na, Pei-Chen, Ning-Ning, Yi-Pei, RUKA, ZI, Wei-Wei, and ELSA. On the international side, the squad boasted four high-profile Korean figures: Kim Na-yeon, Kim Hae-li, Kim Yu-na, and Kim Se-seong.
But the calculus under new ownership looks entirely different. According to SETN, the incoming group intends to anchor its operational stability by retaining the vast majority of the local lineup. The heavy turnover will instead hit the international ranks.
| Operational Metric | Previous Era (Jiuyuejiu) | Current Transition (New Management) |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment Scope | Domestic focus with direct agency tie-ins | Bilateral cross-border auditions (Korean-language track) |
| Local Roster Status | Established baseline core | Majority retention planned |
| International Contingent | 4 Korean members (Kim Yu-na, Kim Se-seong, Kim Na-yeon, Kim Hae-li) | Projected contraction (potential single retention) |
Front-Office Strategy and Financial Realities
Behind every major roster churn lies a financial rationale.
As the Pilots prepare for the upcoming campaign, the stakes extend far beyond the hardwood. Cheerleader units act as vital revenue drivers, impacting everything from gate receipts to digital sponsorship activations. Whether the new management can maintain the franchise’s commercial momentum while reshaping its star attractions remains the defining question of the offseason.
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