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Debut teaser photos of 4th generation girl groups from 3 major K-pop entertainment companies

HYBE vs. JYP vs. SM, which 4th generation girl group from one of these 3 companies has the best debut teasers? 

HYBE Labels, JYP Entertainment, and SM Entertainment are among the 4 biggest entertainment companies in Korea. In the last few years, these 3 agencies have one by one launched their new girl groups, making the competition among 4th generation female idols more fierce than ever. Let’s take a look at the debut teasers of ITZY, aespa, NMIXX, and LE SSERAFIM to compare how these Big4 agencies first introduced their new girl groups. 

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LE SSERAFIM, the first girl group formed through the collaboration between HYBE and Source Music, has been the talk of the town lately after their debut teasers started being released. However, in just a few days, LE SSERAFIM has been swept up in controversy, mostly due to member Kim Garam’s bullying rumors.

In addition, LE SSERAFIM’s debut teasers also spark controversy. Netizens point out that some of the photos are poorly edited, showing the company’s unprofessionalism. For example, in one photo, Hong Eunchae has part of her hand disappear. The members are also said to lack chemistry in terms of visuals and auras. They are all pretty but don’t seem to complement each other well in group pictures. Moreover, the overall sexy concept with short, revealing outfits and exposure of the members’ bodies is heavily criticized for being inappropriate for a group that includes many minors. 

Before LE SSERAFIM, NMIXX also received mixed reactions to their debut teasers. Netizens say NMIXX members are all pretty but the concept chosen by JYP failed to show the group’s own color or make any member stand out. Lily was even accused of copying BLACKPINK’s Lisa with her two-toned short hairstyle.

The debut teasers of another JYP’s 4th generation girl group, ITZY, did not face any controversy but were said to look low-budget, especially coming from a big company like JYP. Netizens say ITZY’s visuals carried the entire concept.

aespa is probably the best group when it comes to debut teasers which are unique and resemble game posters. With a futuristic concept of virtual reality, the SM’s girl group earns much praise for both the members’ visuals and graphic design in the teaser images. 

Debut teaser photos are important for idol groups to attract fans. However, if SM makes netizens satisfied, then JYP and HYBE draw mixed reactions. 

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