Lim Seowon, the youngest member of UNIS, sparked conflicting opinions for THIS particular reason.
What was her action?
Fans Raise Concerns about Minors in UNIS Despite Debut Track ‘Superwoman’
On April 20, the rookie idol became a hot topic on X. One netizen shared their confusion upon learning that Seowon is the youngest member of the girl group UNIS at only 12 years old.
This sparked interest among K-pop fans, who shared differing opinions on whether age or skill should hold more weight in the music industry.
Upon learning the ages of the group members, OP was perplexed by the age range, with Hyeonju being the eldest at 22 years old and Seowon being the youngest at 13 years old.
It was a major concern for fans, as the group’s title track revolved around the idea of “Superwoman.”Netizens were quick to point out that neither of the members were of an age to be considered a “woman.”
In fact, Hyeonju was the only member above 18 years old while the rest were all minors. What surprised people even more was that Seowon, who had just finished elementary school in March, was also part of the group.
THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN THE MAKNAE IS 12??? pic.twitter.com/Qypx6S61cu
— ˚ ☆ ⋆｡˚. 🏳️⚧️ (@thornopolis) April 20, 2024
“super woman” and only one member is old enough to be a woman
— mari (@batcock99) April 20, 2024
only one of them is over 18 😭
— ☆ Liz ☆ (@zyozone97) April 21, 2024
i will literally never like the fact these companies are debuting barely teenagers and then dropping songs or concepts about being women. like THAT IS A CHILD https://t.co/sXE3MqBD4X
— taylor (@tiffanyyeri) April 21, 2024
Currently, the post has accumulated over 555k views and 500 quotes, showcasing the varying perspectives of people on the topic.
Many individuals responded to the post by expressing their shared concerns with the OP, noting that Lim Seowon is deemed “too young”to make her debut in the cutthroat world of the K-pop industry.
Some commenters also criticized the adults who support the group of minors and questioned the idol’s parents and label for allowing her to debut at such a young age.
UNIS Fans Defend Seowon’s Balanced Life as Idol, Teenager, and Student
and yet she sings and performs better than most of y’all’s idols and certainly better than most of y’all chronically online jobless mfs who likes to spread hate and toxicity. she’s living her dream while y’all are just pixels in the internet so https://t.co/gglD9XuJwb
— naya 🎧🌸 (@sunniesynh) April 21, 2024
mfs cant criticize her talent so they try to downplay her using the age card where in fact she outsing most of yall faves and debuted earlier than everyone. she was supervised and always dreamed to be an entertainer since very young. leave her alone! https://t.co/kKo0IwvyHo
— cali•🎀 (@gehleeology) April 21, 2024
Idk but let’s not act as if they were forced to do this. This is her dream- she loves doing it while being able to do stuff that kids of her age do. Who are we to stop her from doing what she wants? As long as she’s properly guided & supported, then I believe all is good https://t.co/2tOnpgK93H
— ɢᴇʟ 🍧 (@ajeonis) April 21, 2024
Upon reaching UNIS fandom, Lim Seowon’s defenders stood up against the criticism and instead emphasized the dedication and effort she put in to earn her position.
Fans have stressed that K-pop is not exclusive to adults and can be enjoyed by children too. They also expressed their concern that if there are worries about the mistreatment of idols, it could be a result of the system rather than the age at which they debut.
Lim Seowon was not pressured into debuting; in fact, it has been her dream for a long time.
https://t.co/JgDFXCE6sZ pic.twitter.com/WWaSkdcu3M
— Niiikaru (@Foreverwithkaru) April 21, 2024
Hot take: not being an adult is fine to debut.. Its a proffession about singing, dancing and entertaining and any other shit doesnt count..If we cant make an environment where kids are protected, then we should look ourselves in the mirror and find out whos the problem. https://t.co/nwi707G9Os
— Rowdy (@RowdyRocker27) April 21, 2024
Some people are against kids debuting because they dont want them to be exposed to the harsh world of kpop yet theyre the ones starting the hate 😭 Unis are talented af. F&F made their dreams come true and treats them like princesses so why dont we just support them instead?? https://t.co/I6KREXbibd
— Kitty 🐱 (@fangurrl69) April 21, 2024
Before becoming an idol, Seowon initially focused on her career as a trot singer and then as a solo artist. She has seniority among many fifth-generation idols and has been continuously supported and adored by her fans throughout her journey.
Therefore, supporters are imploring for her age not to be used as a means of discrimination, but instead, for K-pop fans to work towards creating a safe and healthy industry for all, including children.
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