One specific detail in BAP Zelo's profile on a new Mnet survival show attracted the most attention among the information presented. Keep on reading to know what it is.
One Detail in BAP Zelo's Profile on New Mnet Survival Show 'Artistock Game' Draws Attention
On Oct. 3, a new Mnet survival show titled "Artistock Game" premiered. The program's concept is about singers becoming "stocks," and they can only take the stage if they receive an "investment" from the audience.
Viewers from across the globe will receive virtual game money that they can use to invest in the contestants. Only those with the highest value will be able to perform. A total of 48 male and female participants will face off for the chance to re-debut.
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Prior to the show's premiere, the profile of each competitor was released. Several names may have sounded familiar to many, including Zelo who is actually a BAP member.
One fan shared BAP Zelo's profile on the new Mnet survival show on the online community Instiz and asked for support from other netizens.
The fan titled their post, "My baby is going on a survival show," and wrote, "Starting from tomorrow, my baby will appear on Mnet's survival show 'Artistock Game.' I'm not sure how to write a business post so I'm sharing his profile."
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They then translated some of the details in BAP Zelo's profile. His profile reads as follows:
"Birthday: 1996.10.15
MBTI: ENFP
Hobbies: Skateboarding, editing videos, dancing
A word to the users: Please invest in me, I will show you as much results as you put your trust in me!"
The fan continued, "There might be people who think they saw him somewhere. That's right. It's BAP Zelo. Please see how tall he is; he's 187 cm (6'2'') tall. Watch him dance too," and attached various photos and gifs of the male idol.
The fan went on to praise him, saying, "He's tall, handsome, he raps well, and is good at dancing. It appears like it's time he gets to see the light again. So I am promoting him with a desperate heart. It's been years since I wrote on Instiz so I am nervous. Lastly, I am promoting a photo of BAP that I've been supporting for the past 11 years."
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After seeing BAP Zelo's profile on the new Mnet survival show "Artistock Game," many Korean netizens took note of one particular detail- his year of birth. They were surprised by how young he is even though he debuted in 2012.
If he was born in 1996 and made his debut in 2012, he was only 16 years old (by international reckoning) when he started his career as an idol.
Here are a few of the netizens' comments:
"He's a 96-liner? Wow, he's so young! I will cheer for him!"
"He was part of BAP but was born in 1996. It means he debuted when he was super young. That's crazy."
"I didn't know Zelo was so young."
"Wow, it's been a while since I last saw Zelo."
"Oh my, it's been so long. I'll definitely support him."
Meanwhile, the new Mnet survival show "Artistock Game" airs every Monday at 9:20 p.m. KST.
BAP Zelo Signs With New Agency
In other news, BAP Zelo now has a new management agency. He signed an exclusive contract with Uzu Rocks, a multi-channel content and media company, this past August.
Uzu Rocks will work with Zelo for his promotions as a soloist, as well as his content channels on TikTok and YouTube. The label aims to show the idol's down-to-earth charms through various channels.
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Written by Maria Scott
