Popular Survival Show “Chuang Asia 2” Final Lineup Sparks Heavily Divided Reactions
The final lineup for Chuang Asia 2 has sparked mixed reactions, with one finalist gaining criticism for his placing.
The show has been a huge hit, with popular contestants who have sparked huge reactions from global fans.
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On April 6, the final lineup was released along with their rankings, and the seven trainees would be debuting in a group called NexT1DE.
Introducing @NexT1DEofficial 🌊
Congratulations to the 7 incredible trainees who have officially debuted!DORN, THI-O, HU YETAO, SHEN, OMAR, XIONG, YAO ZIHAO
A new wave of talent is here—and it's only just begun.
Let’s ride the tide together. Welcome to NexT1DE 💥📺 Watch… pic.twitter.com/OiKBqr5KxW
— CHUANG ASIA (@CHUANGASIA) April 6, 2025
When the video of the final seven was posted on TikTok…
@chuangasia NexT1DE’s First Performance is HERE! Witness the powerful debut stage of 《NexT1DE》—the beginning of a new wave 🌊 Their journey starts now, and it’s nothing short of electrifying ⚡ Let’s go, @next1de_official! 🔥 📺 Watch CHUANG Asia S2 Grand Debut Night on WeTV! 🔗 https://bit.ly/CHUANGGrandDebutNight NexT1DE CHUANG Grand Debut Night CHUANGAsiaGrandDebutNight CHUANGAsiaS2 CHUANGAsia
♬ original sound – CHUANGASIA_OFFICIAL – CHUANGASIA_OFFICIAL
Netizens shared their reactions, and while many fans were happy for many of the members, it was Omar and, to a lesser extent, Shen’s final ranking in the top seven that sparked criticism. Many thought there were other trainees who deserved a spot in the debut group more and that they didn’t fit in with the skills and talent of the others.
In particular, many thought that Omar was too young and while the oldest member is Yetao (who was born in 2000), the youngest member was born in 2009, making him 15 years old.
the only thing I have to say is that IN MY OPINION Omar is too young. Being in the industry at such a young age… he had all the time to wait and improve and debut in the future. But it is what it is I guess. Things went like this in the end
— giada★⁸ (@jj_ade_) April 6, 2025
2009???? no offense but that’s way too young to be debuting https://t.co/ZSdb220vm8
— jamyra ౨ৎ SAW PSYFE 2/2 (@gyugumii) April 6, 2025
me having a mental breakdown over the age gap between the oldest (yetao) and the youngest member (omar)😭
— not maria | chuang asia s2!! (@patricksflower) April 6, 2025
The group is set to make their debut later in the year.
