They also wrote, “These boys were spotted at SM’s Japan concert, seemingly filming something. The project is reportedly a collaboration with a company founded by Simon Cowell, the producer behind One Direction.“
![boy group sm](https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/06/24015721/boy-group-sm-1-240624.jpg)
![boy group sm](https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/06/24015718/boy-group-sm-2-240624.jpg)
The theqoo article regarding this became a hot topic with over 65,000 views as of the morning of June 24th. Below are some comments from Korean netizens.
![jamens sharp](https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/06/24015715/jamens-sharp-1-240624.webp)
![dextor greenwood](https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/06/24015711/dextor-greenwood-2-240624.webp)
![oliver quin](https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/06/24015708/oliver-quin-3-240624.webp)
![blaise noon](https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/06/24015705/blaise-noon-4-240624.webp)
![reese carter](https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/06/24015702/reese-carter-5-240624.webp)
– Are they coming to Korea for training?
– Wow, the visuals are amazing. I wonder if there’s high demand for idols in the UK.
– Are they coming out with a vibe similar to NSYNC or BSB?
– Really??? They seem like they could do well locally. Their looks are better than other Western idols debuting under Korean agencies.
– They do have a foreign boy group feel… But will K-pop management work? They look cool though, fitting the Western vibe.
– Oh, are they doing dance performances too???
– Are they aiming to be like One Direction?
– Is this real??? The visuals are my style.
– They seem a bit too ordinary…