One appeared several times.
It seems like K-Pop is full of survival acts trying to capture talent and debut those with potential. Yet, alongside the students, the shows also saw the participation of many established and debuted idols, especially for those who want to bring more attention to their groups.
Two upcoming shows are Starlight Boys AND Project 7.
Netizens were recently shocked after it was revealed that all the members of the fourth generation boy group BAE173 would appear on both survival shows.
It was revealed through photos and teasers from the show onwards Starlight Boysmembers Hangyul, Yoojun, Bit, AND Doha would participate. While Jmin, Youngseo, Junseo, AND Mucin it would be on Project 7.
you are the best #BAE173 pic.twitter.com/mjDE629Hcw
— Bambam (@gyulish) September 26, 2024
When someone posted about it, it quickly gained attention.
this day will go down in bcs history wdym we got 2 confirmation news about ALL BAE173 MEMBERS going to two different survival shows????
ㅡ Starlight boys: Hangyul Yojun bit Doha
ㅡ project 7: jmin youngseo junseo mujin pic.twitter.com/MbF0cgVzjw— Wyn (@jjemnyange) September 26, 2024
When the news came out, netizens couldn’t hide their shock and anger. Member Hangyul has participated in numerous survival programs and debuted with several groups, so netizens reacted to the company for doing so rather than promoting the group together.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN HANGYUL IS IN ANOTHER SHOW!? He has debuted 5 times, been on more survival shows than anyone else and it’s not even close! https://t.co/pkKKccO91R
— DizZzy (@DizZzyS) September 26, 2024
🥲 I thought they were done with survival shows 😭😭 https://t.co/DLEKCiDutc
– repeat after all: THE KING IS BACK! (@aliibarreras) September 26, 2024
I hope their company fails because what the hell is this https://t.co/z74cXD3v21
— Kayla | Met Taemin on 8/24 🐥 (@Taeminswetrpaws) September 26, 2024
Hangyul is literally fed up with survivals, they never consider his feelings, he’s 24 years old on his 5th debut, I sincerely wish he would become so famous and leave this literal hell, fuck these greedy assholes https://t.co/5VI1iOVYiS
— apo’s third wife (@jb33hdsl) September 27, 2024
Pocketdol wants to resign💀
Send all Bae173 members and 5 Fantasy Boys members to survival shows? *sigh* https://t.co/0r4qjo7jH3— sugarksoul | Noren (@dailyksoul) September 26, 2024
However, they are not the first active group that has had all members participate in survival shows at the same time.
In October 2018, all members of ACE participated in survival shows. Junhee AND Yuchan competed on The Unitywhile the members Donghun, Wow, AND Helloongkwan competed on Shuffle nine.
Many fans just want the group to shine together, but it seems the company has other ideas and has been hit with backlash.