Anticipated Group Loses Suddenly Two Members — Fans Blast The Company

Fans believe the company “wasted” their time.

These days, many companies will have their trainees active before debuting as part of pre-debut units. The now-disbanded Trainee A was one such unit under HYBE, and these groups will put on performances and release content as though they have already debuted.

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Trainee A | HYBE

Recently, two members of RBW‘s pre-debut team, NXD, were announced to have ended their exclusive contracts.

The concept of RBW’s pre-debut boy group team has existed since 2020 but was updated to NXD in 2023.

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NXD | RBW

On October 30, it was announced that Hiroto and Yongjoon had ended their exclusive contracts and would no longer be debuting as group members. It was also stated that new members would be added to the line-up.

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Hiroto | RBW
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Yongjoon | RBW

NXD is set to be the first boy group to debut under RBW since 2019, and many have been waiting for the official debut date. The sudden departure of these two former members surprised many and raised criticism directed at the company.

Many know Hiroto because he participated in three different survival shows before NXD, so many questioned why he would leave before his possible debut.

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| Mnet

Fans blasted RBW for a variety of reasons, primarily over the extended time the group has remained pre-debut. At the same time, many sent well wishes to the pair on their future activities.

We wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors!

 

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