Amid the selection of HYBE's upcoming girl group members through JTBC's "R U Next?," K-pop fans protested after trainee Chanelle was eliminated from the program.
Why are fans frustrated?
'R U Next' Receives Backlash After Trainee Chanelle Was Eliminated From Program
On the 9th episode of JTBC's "R U Next?" which was aired on August 25th, trainee Jihyun and Chanelle were sadly eliminated from the broadcast.
At the time, not only participants were shown crying with regret after the two were called as eliminated trainees but viewers as well, highlighting that both of them showed impressive skills and performance in every round throughout the competition.
Her wholesome bond with the other trainees made her fans root for her debut in the upcoming Belift Lab group. Although it's far from reality now, Chanelle's fans are all out in expressing their full support for her next move after the show.
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