The recent news of Suho from EXO making an appearance on Red Velvet Seulgi’s YouTube channel, Hi Seulgi, has sparked a passionate discussion among fans. While some are excited about the collaboration, others have raised questions about the motives behind it.
Critics of SM Entertainment have accused the company of exploiting Seulgi’s channel to promote their own artists, while neglecting to provide her with the same level of support for her solo projects.
One fan voiced their frustration, stating, “SM didn’t do sh1t for Seulgi, but here they are using her channel again for their promotions. She made that for her personal vlogs and her real-life close friends.”
SM didn’t do sh1t for seulgi, but here they are using her channel again for their promotions, like I get it that you want to promote your artists, but she made that for her personal vlogs and her real life close friends
— IMadeThemHateSeulgi (@kiraappp 2024) (@hanilinsss) July 10, 2024
Despite facing criticism, EXO fans rallied to defend the friendship between Suho and Seulgi, emphasizing their long-standing interactions.
Fans provided evidence to support their belief that Suho and Seulgi are genuine friends, citing multiple instances that demonstrate their strong bond and disproving any claims that his appearance was purely for promotional purposes.
The debate surrounding this partnership has become more intense, mainly due to the significant promotional focus on this particular episode. Fans pointed out that it was the first new episode in four months to receive widespread media coverage, sparking speculation of possible favoritism towards Suho.
While filming the episode, Suho revealed that he had personally contacted Seulgi after watching Wendy’s vlog and expressed his eagerness to participate in her video. This action was perceived by fans as proof that his guest appearance was based on their friendship and not a deliberate marketing tactic.
Despite the ongoing discussion, the episode was a success, as both idols displayed their captivating chemistry. They shared personal stories and gave fans a glimpse into their lives as idols, leaving them overjoyed.
On May 17 2024, during the same time, Giant Peng TV released a YouTube video featuring interviews with SM Entertainment staff. The interviews focused on which idols’ visuals had the most shocking impact on the staff.
Hwang Tae Min opted for aespa’s Ningning, commending her stunning looks and exceptional singing abilities, while Kim Dae Bin went with RIIZE’s Wonbin, despite the fact that both contestants were male.
Korean internet users were captivated by the selections made by the staff, specifically Wonbin, who has only been in the industry for less than a year. The comments praised the idols’ striking appearances, with numerous individuals expressing a strong longing to meet them in real life.
The episode can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
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