P1Harmony’s Keeho Seemingly Shades The K-Pop Industry
P1Harmony recently guested on the popular music podcast Zach Sang Show. They did a 45-minute interview with host Zach Sang.
Zach Sang pointed out how the group’s debut was unique in that they did so with a movie.
Keeho opened up about their debut, explaining they were young but “average age.” He clarified that they had grown up since.
When we first debut, we were like average age 16 … 17. Something crazy like that… not anymore, though!
— Keeho
Keeho revealed to Zach Sang that it’s not uncommon for young idols to debut. Some today are as young as 12-13, shocking Zach Sang.
Keeho: We’re grown! …There’s like a whole young like … bunch. You would be surprised like I think there’s like some people that are like 2011 now or something.
Zach Sang: What?
Keeho: Yeah, isn’t that sick?
Zach Sang: Yeah, that’s weird.
Keeho: It’s crazy.
Netizens believe Keeho was shading the K-Pop industry, critiquing how young idols are debuting. Fans commended Keeho for always being honest and straightforward.
@p1wonist i love him for this, no matter how normalized it is now it’s still weird #p1wonist #zachsangshow #p1harmony #keeho #keehop1harmony #kpop #kpopfyp #kpoptiktok #p1ece #p1ecefyp #kpopstan @P1Harmony
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