K-netizens react to a new boy group debuting with two members from North Korea

The new boy group, 1VERSE, is receiving attention as two of its members are North Korean defectors.

The four-member boy group is preparing to debut and has introduced the members. The group includes two Korean members, one Japanese member, and one Chinese-American member. When the members were revealed, fans quickly noticed the two Korean members were from North Korea.

Korean netizens were surprised by the inclusion of two North Korean defector members and expressed their hopes for the group's success.

Korean netizens commented: 

"Wow, Daebak."

"I hope they will be successful."

"Oh wow."

"I think the member that defected in 2018 appeared in a survival show too."

"Wow, I'm impressed that this is possible."

"North Korean defectors... that's so amazing."

"I want to see them on YouTube streaming. I wonder if they have the North Korean accent."

"I want to hear their stories."

"Fighting."

"I wish they do well."

"I'm cheering for them."

"That's so crazy, how two defectors are debuting with a group."

"One of them defected in 2018, it's not that long ago."

"So fascinating to see North Korean defectors."

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