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K-netizens react to newly released photos of SM's UK boy group, Dear Alice

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Posted by Sophie-Ha Friday, August 2, 2024 18,591

SM Entertainment has partnered with the British entertainment company Moon&Back Media to launch its first UK-based boy group.

The announcement of this ground-breaking project was made last year and has been garnering much attention. This collaboration aims to merge SM's expertise in K-pop production with Moon&Back's experience in creating popular music TV formats like 'Got Talent' and 'The X Factor.'

The series, titled 'Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience,' will follow the formation and development of the boy band, showcasing their journey through rigorous K-pop training and preparation for their debut.

BBC One also revealed information on the group Dear Alice, consisting of five members:  James Sharp, Dexter Greenwood, Oliver Quinn, Reese Carter, and Blaise Noon. The six-episode series will follow these members as they travel to South Korea for intensive K-Pop training, airing later this month on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

James Sharp (age 23)

Dexter Greenwood (age 22)

Reese Carter (age 20)

Oliver Quinn (age 20)

Blaise Noon (age 19)

Korean netizens commented:

"They look pretty good."


"In Asia, if the song is good, it might become popular. However, it's uncertain if they will have a core fanbase like K-Pop fans. Will such a dedicated fandom emerge in the UK? I'm not sure."


"They look like One Direction."


"I don't think it will fail because I think it's about time there is a Western band like them. One Direction was already a few years ago. It seems like Moon&Back is planning something similar."


"They look like a typical Western boy band lol."


"They have a One Direction vibe."


"The one with the shaved head is good-looking."


"I'm looking forward to them."


"They look better than I expected."


"I'm curious about their performance."


"They look like a British boy band."


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