Fans have drawn speculations over SM Entertainment's newest video for its 30th anniversary, claiming the agency might have revealed one of its female trainees.
On January 9, Korean netizens flocked to a community forum post, titled "SM Just Revealed Their New Girl Group Member at Their 30th Anniversary." In the video posted on social media, the female protagonist was shown to be honing her dance skills in a practice room.
After the girl stops dancing to take a break, the video then cuts to a scene showing her walking across a hallway, stopping to gaze at a wall displaying several music videos of SM artists, such as BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT 127, and aespa.
The girl takes a quick glance at the camera, which led to netizens' visual comparisons. Netizens have also speculated that the girl in the video might be one of SM's SMNGG (SM's New Girl Group) trainees.
In the recent video presented by SM, the protagonist is a girl who is possibly a trainee and a member of SMNGG.#smngg #smtrainee #smrookie #sm연습생 pic.twitter.com/y18KDUta2H
— TheSmnggTheory (@TheSmnggTheory) January 9, 2025
SM unveils a new member of their rookie girl grouphttps://t.co/hgZqasl3QG pic.twitter.com/WEvodvYRJK
— pannchoa (@pannchoa) January 9, 2025
Furthermore, they also compared the girl's visuals to numerous idols such as aespa's Karina, TWICE's Nayeon, BLACKPINK's Jennie, and ITZY's Lia.
One netizen commented, "She reminds me of Karina during her debut days."
Another shared, "My mom just called her Karina and Jenny."
A third one joined, "Karina and Nayeon, that's the vibe she gives, and she is pretty."
A fourth one said, "(She looks like) Karina, Nayeon, and ITZY's Lia."
