According to YG Entertainment, their new girl group will consist of four members. So far, only two trainees have been introduced under the “YG NEXT MONSTER” project. The first revealed member was Evelli, a 15-year-old Australian trainee who was unveiled last year. The second is On Chanya, a 15-year-old trainee from Thailand.

As anticipation builds for the remaining two members, controversy erupted after a post on the Korean community site Nate Pann went viral. The post criticized YG Entertainment for what the author described as a repeated reliance on Thai trainees, suggesting the company was attempting to replicate the global success of BLACKPINK’s Lisa. The original poster went as far as to question whether this new group represented YG’s “last chance” to reclaim its former prestige.

The discussion quickly gained traction, drawing sharply divided reactions from netizens. Some expressed frustration over what they perceived as a lack of Korean representation, while others criticized YG’s long-standing leadership and creative direction. Comments ranged from complaints about the increasing number of foreign members in K-pop groups to broader criticism of the company’s management structure and failure to adapt to changing industry trends.

Despite the harsh tone of some reactions, the backlash has also highlighted the immense expectations placed on any group debuting under YG Entertainment’s banner. Supporters argue that global diversity has become a defining feature of modern K-pop and that it is premature to judge a group before its music and concept are revealed.

While controversy continues to swirl online, many fans remain eager to see how YG Entertainment’s new girl group will ultimately shape its identity and carry forward the legacy of the label’s previous global successes.

Sources: Koreaboo