Lee Soo Man’s newly founded label, A20 Entertainment, is already making waves online after introducing its trainees through a performance video on YouTube. The video featured the young talents performing the Chinese version of H.O.T’s iconic hit “Candy,” impressing many with their polished dance and stage presence.
Mixed Reactions Over Trainees’ Age
While the performance highlighted the trainees’ budding abilities, much of the online discussion quickly turned to their age. Many Korean netizens were shocked by how young the trainees appeared, expressing concern and disbelief in the comments section.
Here’s what netizens had to say:
“They’re trainees right?”
“They’re practically babies.”
“They are so young.”
“It’s so fascinating though how they look like idols we know.”
“They’re cute but so young.”
“I’m so dumbfounded that I can’t help but laugh, haha. What are they even doing with kids that young? Seriously, haha.”
“I do give him he does have a good eye for talent.”
“Lee Soo Man made his wish come true to target the Chinese music market.”
“They look too young.”
“It’s so weird because they’re too young.”
“They look like they’re still in elementary school.”
“He is going to debut such young kids?”
“They’re so young, is he trying to be like Johnny’s Jr. in Japan?”
“NCT Dream had the same response because they debuted too young. So this isn’t something new.”
“This man is so persistent.”
“They’re babies.”
“So young. Too young.”
A New Direction for Lee Soo Man
The debut of such young trainees is reminiscent of past discussions around idol groups debuting in their teens, such as NCT Dream. Some netizens compared this approach to the Japanese talent system, particularly Johnny’s Jr., where very young performers train and prepare for their future debut.
Despite the mixed reactions, others pointed out Lee Soo Man’s undeniable ability to scout talent and noted that targeting younger performers might align with his focus on capturing the Chinese music market.
The Future of A20 Entertainment
With the introduction of these trainees, A20 Entertainment has sparked conversation about the pressures and expectations placed on young aspiring idols. Whether these performers will follow the path of success similar to groups like NCT Dream remains to be seen, but it’s clear that their journey will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.
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