“I can only say I’m proud of him.”
SM Rookies‘ Shohei has been the target of hate comments for his age in the past, and with his debut drawing closer, he is sharing his honest feelings on the subject.
When the three SM Rookies, Shohei, Eunseok and Seunghan, had been revealed in 2022, the Internet was instantly rife with theories as to what group they’d be debuting in. Since then, it’s turn into clear that they are going to debut in NCT together with NCT’s Sungchan and Shotaro, almost certainly as members of the group’s new unit NCT Tokyo, although nothing has but been confirmed.
When the SM Rookies had been first revealed, Shohei was instantly confronted with intense negativity about his age (and his alleged past job). Netizens had found that he was born in 1996, making him 25 or 26 years outdated on the time, and proceeded to criticize him closely for being “too old.” Fortunately, he additionally gained loads of assist as followers identified the poisonous age requirements of the K-Pop business.
Why are ppl being so bizarre about Shohei being 25/26. oh no a full grown grownup with a completely developed mind is debuting as an alternative of a 14 yr outdated who needed to drop out of center college. Do you see the way you sound? pic.twitter.com/i4FGYyMjz6
— ExTeenageRobot Redux (@girllwithluv) July 3, 2022
In reality, many got here to hope that Shohei will herald the end of the controversial follow of debuting youngsters as idols.
In the ultimate episode of the NCT actuality present, welcome to NCT Universe, the SM Rookies had been introduced as prepared for his or her upcoming debut.
SMROOKIES Seunghan, Shohei and Eunseok are going to debut this yr!! Please assist them everybody. They are so proficient 💗#NCTUniverseFinale#성쇼루키즈_데뷔_임박 pic.twitter.com/BNG5S2DpId
— every day seunghan (@seunghan_daily) January 24, 2023
In the identical episode, nonetheless, Shohei received trustworthy in regards to the immense stress he’s felt about his age, leaving many followers equal elements touched and offended. He admitted to having apprehensive quite a bit in regards to the subject over the past 4 years…
…particularly since there have been many, many detractors.
Understandably, he usually tried merely not to consider it.
Thankfully, nonetheless, he’s now coming to phrases along with his age. He has realized that no matter his age, he has put within the work and is that a lot better for it.
Fans had been as soon as once more upset that he received a lot undeserved hate merely for being older…
thoughts you he was launched at 25, the hate he acquired is simply baffling to me contemplating that is actually an applicable age to begin working pic.twitter.com/9zQD8s4gTn
— esm (@eunseokmedia) January 24, 2023
…particularly when the common debut age retains getting dangerously younger.
Fans are undoubtedly happy with Shohei and what he represents, and we are able to’t wait to see his debut!
“i may be older but i’m that much better” LET THEM KNOW SHOHEI!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nJlpSZVU2L
— 쇼닝! (@yizeuns) January 24, 2023
@ eunseokmedia
I can solely say that i am happy with him pic.twitter.com/wZqc9eGr2E
— SHOHEI PICS (@shoheipicsss) January 24, 2023
Read additional about netizens’ debate on Shohei’s age proper right here.
The Controversial Aspect Of The K-Pop Industry That Fans Hope SM Rookies’ Shohei Will Change
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