A New Male K-Pop Group Is Set To Debut With Two North Korean Trainees — Netizens React

It is all being done by a famous former SM Entertainment A&R.
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It seems like K-Pop is set to make history by debuting idols who are former North Korean citizens.

The only time North Korea and South Korea met for K-Pop was when Red Velvet performed there in 2018.

Well, it seems like K-Pop might be about to make history as a new group is set to debut with two North Korean members, and it’s with former SM Entertainment’s A&R Michelle Cho.

She is known for writing some of the biggest songs by the biggest idols, including EXO‘s Baekhyun and Kai, SEVENTEEN, and many more.

Michelle Cho | @michelle_mkcho/Instagram

On her social media, Michelle has been open about her new project, sharing information about creating the first K-Pop group with “North Korean refugees” called SB BOYZ. The group will debut under the new K-Pop company Singing Beetle.

As expected, with Michelle being so open about her project, it has already gained attention and even has a fan page for the members. On the account, they shared the details of the members expected to debut in SB BOYZ, including the two North Korean members Seok and Hyuk.

There is also another member who is Chinese-American set to debut with the members. He is already known to some as Kenny who starred on the survival show Asia Super Young.

There was also an article in the Wall Street Journal about the two trainees.

In particular, Hyuk shared the hardships of his journey from North to South Korea. He grew up in Kyongsong, a county on the eastern coast of North Korea and after his parents separated, he stayed in North Korea as his mom moved to the south.

After finally joining her, Hyuk had to go through a mandatory three-month program for North Korean escapees designed to help them adjust to life in the South.

Yu Hyuk and Kim Seok performing as the SB BOYZ | Jean Chung for “WALL STREET JOURNAL”

The page for the group shared some information from the article, including a lot of information about Yoo Hyuk. They explained that the trainee came to South Korea when he was 13 and some of the hardships he suffered before.

| @SBBOYZ_UPDATES/Twitter

Although the Wall Street Journal article was posted a month ago, and the information about the members was posted a few days ago, it became a hot topic after more information was posted on Reddit.

Former SM A&R Michelle Cho will debut a 5-member boy group next year. The trainee lineup includes 2 North Koreans and Asia Super Young Kenny
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When netizens saw the title and read the information, it wasn’t surprising that they shared reactions about the first North Koreans debuting as idols. Many even shared that it had been a hot topic on another K-Pop page, and it would be interesting to see it actually happening.

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Michelle has shared that she is holding auditions for the remaining spots.

It would definitely be historical when this happens, but it isn’t surprising that some have voiced their concerns, especially when it comes to the safety of the trainees. Yet, they want to start fresh and live out their idol dreams, and Michelle is helping them to do that.

 

Source: kpop/reddit and Wall Street Journal
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