Rumors of a new girl group under PLEDIS Entertainment are quickly gaining traction online but instead of excitement, the news has sparked widespread frustration among K-pop fans.
A post on the popular Korean forum theqoo recently went viral after claiming that two high-profile trainees are likely to debut in the agency’s upcoming girl group.
The names mentioned immediately caught attention:
- Park Seoyeon, known as the younger sister of TWICE’s Jihyo
- Park Se Ah, a familiar face to many fans
While the rumored lineup generated initial buzz, the conversation quickly shifted away from the trainees themselves and toward criticism of the company behind them.
Instead of celebrating a potential debut, many netizens expressed anger and skepticism toward PLEDIS Entertainment’s track record with girl groups.
Comments flooded online communities, with reactions such as:
- Just seeing the company name makes me mad.
- With what conscience are they debuting another girl group?
- They can’t even manage groups properly.
- Please don’t do this again.
The intensity of the backlash highlights a long-standing issue: fans’ distrust of the agency’s ability to manage female groups.
Much of this criticism stems from PLEDIS’ history with groups like After School and PRISTIN.
In particular, PRISTIN remains a sore point for fans. Once hailed as one of the most promising rookie groups, they experienced a long period of inactivity before ultimately disbanding in 2019 despite strong early momentum.
Although never officially confirmed, many fans believe the group was deprioritized during the surge of survival show projects such as Produce 101 and Idol School, which led to the rise of groups like fromis_9 and IZ*ONE.
Whether accurate or not, this perception has significantly damaged the company’s reputation among fans.
As the debate continues, some fans have shifted their focus toward the rumored trainees themselves.
Many expressed concern rather than excitement, with comments like:
- She’s so pretty, but I’m worried about her future there.
- If they debut them, I just hope they’re treated well.
- The members deserve better.
The situation reflects a rare case where anticipation for a debut is overshadowed by concern about management rather than the artists themselves.
With no official confirmation yet from PLEDIS Entertainment, the rumored girl group remains unverified. However, one thing is clear: before even debuting, the group is already facing intense scrutiny—placing even greater pressure on the agency to prove fans wrong.
Sources: theqoo,Koreaboo
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