The recent announcement of EXO's Suho guest-starring on Red Velvet Seulgi's YouTube channel, Hi Seulgi, has ignited a heated debate among fans. While some celebrate the collaboration, others express concerns about the intentions behind it.

Supporters of Seulgi have accused SM Entertainment of using her channel to promote their artists without reciprocating the same level of support for her solo endeavors.

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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

In response to the criticism, EXO fans defended the friendship between Suho and Seulgi, highlighting their longstanding interactions.

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Fans pointed out, "Suho and Seulgi are indeed friends," showcasing various examples that underline their bond and countering claims that his appearance was solely for promotional reasons.

The discussion surrounding this collaboration has intensified, particularly because this episode received notable promotional attention. Fans noted that it marked the first time in four months that a new episode received extensive media coverage, leading to speculations of preferential treatment for Suho.

During the episode, Suho shared that he personally reached out to Seulgi after enjoying Wendy's episode, expressing his excitement to join her vlog. This gesture was seen by fans as further evidence that his appearance stemmed from a place of friendship rather than a calculated promotional strategy.

Despite the ongoing debate, the episode itself proved to be a hit, with both idols showcasing their entertaining chemistry. They shared special anecdotes and offered insights into their lives as idols, leaving fans delighted.

Meanwhile, on May 17 2024, a YouTube video from Giant Peng TV featured interviews with SM Entertainment staff, asking which idols' visuals shocked them the most.

Hwang Tae Min chose aespa's Ningning, praising her beauty and vocal talent, while Kim Dae Bin selected RIIZE's Wonbin, despite both being male.

Korean netizens were intrigued by the staff's choices, particularly Wonbin, who has been active for less than a year. Comments highlighted the idols' impressive visuals, with many expressing a strong desire to see them in person. 

You can watch the episode through the link below.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.