Popular Fifth-Gen Idol’s “Golden Spoon” Status Accusations Trigger Heavily Mixed Reactions

ALLDAY PROJECT Youngseo‘s “Golden Spoon” status has sparked mixed reactions.

A “golden spoon” means that someone is born into a wealthy family. ALLDAY PROJECT has already gained attention after member Annie Moon was revealed to be a “chaebol,” which means the idol was born into an even richer and influential family.

“Chaebol” Member Of THE BLACK LABEL’s New Co-Ed Group ALLDAY Sparks Majorly Divided Reactions

Recently, in a post online, they shared photos of Youngseo as a child and those related to where she attended, with comments that the fees for attending these prestigious schools for tuition and extra aspects of education amounted to a huge amount, with many believing it cemented her “Golden Spoon” status.

It sparked divided reactions online.

Many netizens hit back at how many idols are debuting with rich and affluent backgrounds, especially compared to the past. Yet, some didn’t see an issue, believing that despite money, it takes a lot to debut and Youngseo was already popular and had attention before any of this was known.

• These days, even becoming an idol trainee takes strong backing from a well-off family.
• I’m just jealous, haha. But honestly, she’s good at everything, so there’s nothing to hate on. She’s got a cute personality too.
• Still, isn’t Youngseo the most well-known?
• Seems like only golden spoons become idols nowadays.

• Honestly, why are almost all idols these days golden spoons? What happened? In the past, during 1st–2nd gen idol eras, there were many idols from struggling families, but nowadays they’re nearly all silver spoon or above… Why is it like this?
• If you look at Youngseo’s old school photos, she’s in a Porsche… 😂 Must be one of her parents’ cars, lol.
• Born into a golden spoon family, making tons of money as an idol on top of that… I’m just jealous.
• Just from the school uniform alone, it looks like an expensive school. The uniform looks like something the students in that Cheongdam International High K-Drama would wear.
• I want to see idols who climbed up through hardship and hard work.

THE BLACK LABEL also sparked attention after another idol, MEOVV‘s Gawon, was revealed to be a “Golden Spoon.”

Fifth-Gen Female Idol’s “Golden Spoon” Allegations Spark Mixed Reactions