aespa Winter Drops Bombshell About NMIXX Sullyoon— Was She a Secret SM Entertainment Trainee?
In the dynamic world of K-Pop, the camaraderie between idols from different groups often captures the fascination of netizens. A recent revelation by aespa's Winter and Karina about their friendship with NMIXX's Sullyoon has ignited intrigue and speculation among fans.
In a recent video on aespa's official YouTube channel, Winter and Karina expressed gratitude to Sullyoon for a thoughtful gift of pepero, a gesture that underscored the strong bond between the three idols. However, it was the accompanying anecdote from their trainee days that fueled the confusion.
Heartwarming Trainee Days Anecdote
The video narrates a heartwarming story from the trio's trainee days, where Sullyoon used to leave fried soboro in a special place for Winter and Karina. The two aespa members would then savor the treat in private, creating lasting memories of their close friendship.
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The story took an unexpected turn when Winter shared the anecdote, leading many fans to speculate about Sullyoon's potential past association with SM Entertainment. This speculation gained traction on social media, with one fan even sharing a tweet suggesting that Sullyoon might have been part of SM Entertainment at some point.
see why we should never fight pic.twitter.com/GfCzCa0Doa
— ꕥ (@mixxssemble) December 7, 2023
Debates and Counterarguments
However, debates ensued as some fans argued against this presumption. Sullyoon, known as a "Monster Rookie," had been accepted into various entertainment companies, including SM Entertainment and Fantiago, before ultimately choosing to train at Woollim Entertainment. The idol has previously explained her decision to join JYP Entertainment, adding another layer of uncertainty about her past training affiliations.
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— NMIXX GLOBAL 🏎 (@NMIXXGLOBAL) September 3, 2021
So according to this post at DCinside, Sullyoon also passed last year at SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and FNC Entertainment before she finally chose JYP! 😳🔥
© @/JYPE_TRAINEES
ー#JYPn #GRAB_YOUR_FUTURE#Your_Next_Favorite_Girl_Group#SULLYOON #설윤 pic.twitter.com/IsQK5SktWm
How did Sullyoon know Winter when she was a trainee?? I need more information 😭 https://t.co/heftfEKt03
— Slayoon🪼 (@Slayoon_skz) December 7, 2023
I guess 3/4 aespa members got to train with Sullyoon while she was in sm
— Del (@JinJooDeluxxe) December 7, 2023
sullyoon ex sm trainee???
— syira 樂-STAR | noticed by gaon (@chanwolfprince) December 7, 2023
From one of Sullyoon's classmates -
— 코드 (@CodeNMIXX) February 3, 2022
During middle school, there were videos of them dancing together but OP said the videos are lost now. OP also thinks Sullyoon was an SM trainee since she gave OP a 'Not For Sale' NCT Dream album before #SULLYOON #설윤 #NMIXX #엔믹스 pic.twitter.com/kaImFys4Zc
Unconfirmed Past, Endless Friendship
Despite the lack of confirmation regarding Sullyoon's previous idol training, the enduring friendship between the idols remains a focal point for many fans. While details about Sullyoon's past experiences in the industry remain uncertain, the intriguing anecdotes shared by aespa members hint at a rich tapestry of untold stories waiting to be uncovered.
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