SM Entertainment’s new pre-debut program SMTR25 is doing exactly what it was meant to—get people talking.
Designed to introduce handpicked trainees who are closest to debut, SMTR25 is already gaining major traction, especially after the trainees’ latest airport appearance on their way to SMTOWN Mexico and LA.
Dressed in effortlessly cool outfits that blended K-pop glam with real-world wearability, the SMTR25 boys looked like they were already idols. Netizens flooded social media with praise:
- Oh, I guess they’re going to the SM concert.
- They really styled them up hard before sending them off lol.
- Who’s the one with pink hair…ㅠㅠ
- Are they debuting with this lineup??
- Nice… I can’t wait to see the performance.
- This feels good — are they all debuting like this?
Many fans noted how the SMTR25 lineup, first noticed during SMTOWN Live in Seoul, carried themselves with the polish of experienced idols. Even in candid airport snaps, their synergy and presence shone through.
What sets SMTR25 apart from traditional trainee reveals is its bold, public approach. SM is clearly confident that these boys are nearly debut-ready and from the reactions, the public agrees.
