HYBE's 'Dream Academy' Contestants Revealed— Online Debate Heats Up

In a much-anticipated announcement, HYBE has taken the wraps off the 20 contestants set to compete in their forthcoming reality show in collaboration with Geffen Records, aptly named "Dream Academy."

The reveal, which took place on August 29 , has ignited a wave of excitement and discussion across social media platforms.

Introducing the Aspiring Stars

The announcement comes after a period of heightened anticipation, during which various HYBE artists expressed their support and well-wishes for the contestants before the lineup was officially disclosed. These aspiring talents hail from a multitude of countries spanning the globe, reflecting an eclectic mix of cultures and backgrounds.

Among the candidates vying for the coveted opportunity to debut within a new international girl group are:

Accompanying these profiles, a promotional video showcasing the contestants was released on YouTube, setting off a flurry of interactions within the platform's comment section.

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Praise has poured in for the visual appeal and diverse representation of the lineup, with netizens particularly enamored by how the contestants collectively epitomize a "global" outlook.

However, not all reactions have been purely celebratory. The skepticism stemming from HYBE's previous show, "R U Next?", has surfaced among certain netizens.

Netizens' comments:

• "All the girls are so gorgeous and I love how during the lunch scene they were sharing each others cultural foods. So excited to see how this group will end up like."
• "this is gonna be amazing!! the quality of this video shows the potential the girls have!!! they looks so fun and charismatic !! so excited for this global gg"
• "This is what you call a REAL GLOBAL GROUP not just centered in Asia or America, but it includes different nations as possible"
• "HYBE creating new girlgroups one after another is mindblowing. Amazing how they don't just rely on one group to represent the whole company. Hope BigHit will have their own girlgroup too."
• "DAMNNNN ALL THESE GIRLS GOT TALENT VISUALS POTENTIAL ECT I CANNOT WAIT TO WATCH THE SHOW WHEN IT BEGINS THESE GIRLS SEEM SO MUCH FUN AND CUTE"

Supporters of "Dream Academy," on the other hand, have been quick to counter these reservations, asserting that the format and objectives of this collaboration with Geffen Records differ markedly from traditional Korean audition programs.

The emphasis on creating a truly global group has led to tailored criteria and expectations for this new venture.Despite the polarized reactions, the overwhelming sentiment remains one of eagerness to witness the talents of this diverse pool of contestants.

Having undergone a year of training under HYBE's guidance, these aspiring stars are now on the brink of realizing their dreams of debuting on the international stage.

The show's upcoming episodes are expected to provide further insights into their journey and potential, ultimately reshaping the landscape of global pop music.

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