Fans have been speculating about SM Entertainment’s new video for its 30th anniversary, claiming that the agency may have featured one of its trainees.
On January 9, Korean netizens flocked to a post on the community forum, titled “SM just revealed their new girl group member on the occasion of their 30th anniversary.” In the video posted on social media, the female lead was shown honing her dancing skills in a rehearsal room.
After the girl stops dancing to take a break, the video switches to a scene showing her walking through a hallway and looking at a wall displaying several music videos from SM artists, such as BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT 127, aespa and many more.
The girl then looks at the camera, which led to visual comparisons among netizens. Netizens also speculated that the girl in the video might be hinted as one of the trainees of SMNGG (SM’s New Girl Group).
Furthermore, they also resembled numerous idols in girl appearance such as aespa’s Karina, TWICE’s Nayeon, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and ITZY’s Lia.
One netizen commented, “It reminds me of Karina during her debut days.”
Another shared: “My mom just called her Karina and Jenny.”
A third joined in: “Karina and Nayeon, that’s the vibe she’s giving off, and it’s cute.”
A fourth said: “(Looks like) Karina, Nayeon and Lia from ITZY.”
