HYBE’s Upcoming Girl Group’s Visuals Hit With Criticism Before Debut
In 2023, Dream Academy aired, showing the formation of a global girl group as a collaboration between HYBE and Geffen Records.
As the show progressed, trainees were eliminated until the current line-up of KATSEYE was formed. Some of the trainees have since debuted, both as solo artists and in groups, though many have not had plans announced since the show ended.
Last, HYBE announced that another girl group would be formed from some of the contestants, along with another member added through the survival show, World Scout: The Final Piece. This line-up will consist of Emily, Lexie, Samara, and a Japanese member selected through the show.
Of the show’s contestants, three remain: Kuwahara Ayana, Tobi Sakura, and Otani Aoi.
The group and possible members were discussed on a forum post, where their visuals were examined. Rather than criticizing individual appearances, netizens questioned the visual harmony of the group as a whole, arguing that the new member would not fit the visuals of the existing members.
- “The three on top suit the concept style, but the two on the bottom don’t fit at all…”
- “Just go with the three on top… like… not even one of the others fits.”
- “Seriously, just debut with the three.”
