The K-Pop Experiment: British Band Take On 100 Days Of Korean Training | This Morning

[@han_js598]

AS A FORMER DIRECTIONER (1D is always in my heart!!) AND NOW A KPOP ENJOYER, IM SO FXXKING SEATED FOR DEAR ALICE!!!!!!!! ALL THE BEST GUYS🔥🔥💖🙏🏽😭

[@DearAliceFanbase]

FR!!! So excited to see their debut

[@amylouise24xx]

They flop, they aren’t visuals

[@amylouise24xx]

@@DearAliceFanbase they flop, they aren’t even korean

[@xlalalu]

@@amylouise24xx get out

[@Hourofblue]

​@@amylouise24xxAmy they're gonna be rich and famous and they're super talented, u probably can't do half of what they can do girl

[@DearAliceFanbase]

I can see they already have SM blood from their little chaotic haha so excited for waiting your debut guys

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@hiraimomo_cookies6451]

​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514you've said this in basically every reply just say your a fan

[@Star.0716_plave_txt]

@DearAliceFanbase FR I could imagine it

[@londonbordeaux]

yet no one knows them ​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514

[@annanowak9620]

​@@hiraimomo_cookies6451not a fan, but a troll. Setring up other groups....

[@Sarah-wf3xv]

they really trained like a kpop artist? wow .. exciting to see what they will offer

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@DearAliceFanbase]

Based on the interview yes they trained for around 100 days at Korea

[@minni3723]

Katseye are too

[@liibanboojo1673]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514how did you know they are bettet cause you didn’t see this groups perfome

[@X.Enhypen.X]

​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 grow up , be fr

[@88fryh58]

100 days that is one of the shortest training i've ever heard in kpop industry..but I bet they all talented just can't wait to see the debut.

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@justlosergirl]

Don't worry, everyone in the group was involved with art/performing/music/music etc. before joining.

[@justlosergirl]

​​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 let see

[@Lunafreya_Nox]

They are BOYBAND so vocals are powerful frm them they dnt need to dance like kpop trained for years

[@biggusduckus6489]

@@Lunafreya_Nox so, I guess, if they are a BOYBAND, they will need to serve solid live instruments . Need to be exceptional to be distinguishable from real bands, I guess . And listenable as well, I guess

[@wolf_f3749]

As a Korean who lived in London in my teen years, I absolutely saw the parallel between K-pop culture in Korea and the football culture in England! Glad to hear the same thing from these guys haha. Best wishes for all that's coming!

[@kirsch1999]

As a Korean who grew up in Canterbury, went to a uni in Bristol, and worked in London, I don't really see the similarity. Football in the UK is more... militant and aggressive.

[@wolf_f3749]

@@kirsch1999 Yes I can see that too! They aren't identical.

[@hlsylsify]

​@kirsch1999 Agreed. The football culture in the UK is way more aggressive. 😂

[@urhypeboy]

These boys could've looked better. Meh. Next

[@teboihiteboihi2953]

Welcome to SM Family Dear Alice 🥰🩷🩷🩷

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@kamolamukhamedjanova3310]

​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 Fr

[@mostcreativenickname]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514no need to yell here. As an Eyekon myself: Please don’t destroy our reputation, this will do more harm than good in the long run. I’m sure Dear Alice will be making good music too.

[@teboihiteboihi2953]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 Cheers 🥂 to all DEAR ALICE Haters ! be patient, so much more is coming.😎 Dear Alice Fighting 💪🏻 Lova You All 🩷🩷🩷

[@worshipkpopwithyourheartan524]

@@mostcreativenicknamewait alice is there group name reminds me of another kpop girl group called alice

[@seseth9971]

I would say Kpop is a kind of performing arts focusing on perfection in delivery. It's like we awe at people doing beautifully choreographed circus performance or even well put musicals. When the artists put their best in their performances and breathe with audience, the audience feel the energy of the artists and become in sync with the moment. Kpop music is short, catchy, lots of visual elements and constantly changing. Plus what messages they bring are not decadent but bright and fresh appealing to the younger generation. I think that's where all popular music of the globe should head together, not only Kpop.

[@biggusduckus6489]

It’s music and dance theatrics , mass produced, sth like that

[@Chloe-22441]

There are also many singer-songwriters similar to Adshallen in Korea. However, in Korean families, teenage children have the initiative in TV remote control. Teenagers love K-pop broadcasts and like to cover their dances and post them on TikTok & SNS. In the era of the development of SNS, it seems that they definitely want visual SHOW more.

[@jinishim]

I love what you said!

[@mr.a9616]

Try to watch bini_ph❤ choreography with live vocal they are awesome❤

[@park.wonbinnnn]

I’m here because I heard them mention Riize😊, would love a collab💜. Excited for this group!! Hoping they have a successful career.

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@Dashomin]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514NAH BLACKPINK STRAYKIDS BETTER

[@Dashomin]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514IF YOU WANT GLOBAL BLACKSWAN

[@AnissaNoerSafitri]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 no one asked

[@merbar5716]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514nobody knows them anyway so go write about them somewhere else

[@roses_20311]

I don't think their dancing synchronization will be as tight as kpop groups since you need a lot of practice as group for that but they don't need to and I doubt people will care about it anyway. Looking forward to their first performance and see what they have to offer.

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@blckjerb7216]

​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514seriously

[@mcmanpa]

You're right: not only do Kpop artists perform to a high standard, so too the audience - they are educated from years of high standards to be keen judges of performance. This is not so evident in western audiences.

[@kiwaa]

Which happens to be both a good and bad thing. ​@@mcmanpa

[@mugiwaraluffy6791]

Kpop train and choreo like michael jackson level dance..these boys cannot keep up

[@sailorkeyblader]

We got VCHA from JYP , KATSEYE from Hybe x Geffen, BLACKSWAN from DR AND NOW....DEAR ALICE from SM.. Ok, YG, your turn.

[@TheBB1994]

Blackswan feels more KPop because they actually reside in Korea and the members speak Korean.

[@OOOImannuelChristwo]

​@@TheBB1994yes they are the global 'kpop' group ❤❤

[@Lunafreya_Nox]

Oh ppl FORGET dear ALICE is BOYBAND not boygroup.. They dnt need to dance all of them would be SINGER like western boyband who originate. Boygroup and girl group only copy of ASIA

[@londonbordeaux]

​@@Lunafreya_Noxnope they're dancing

[@wiccangirl3625]

Wait reallyyyy? ​@@londonbordeaux

[@HealthySelfNThrive]

Kpop One Direction are going to be huge in the west. This formula for a kpop group is just Chef's Kiss!!! So happy and excited for their debut! I have always been a directioner and this just made me emotional because this group will be this next generations' 1D 🥲🤗 DEAR ALICE, WE ARE READY FOR YOU! 😍

[@amylouise24xx]

They will flop, they aren’t visuals

[@xlalalu]

@@amylouise24xx keyboard warrior

[@justlosergirl]

​@@amylouise24xx westerners dont pay attention to visuals that much like kpop

[@Kosekaa-zr6ct]

​@@amylouise24xx Better than having visual and having a basic voice.

[@beyondthesurface09]

@@amylouise24xx GROW UP KID

[@viktoriatoth5809]

100 days? Some of the kpop stars were training for years, practicing 14-15 hours a day. Not even in the same league. I wish them luck, every entertainer deserves to succeed if they genuinely want this path of life.

[@ezura4760]

Yeah and they started very young too. These lads seem a bit old to me? And maybe a makeover, their hair and styling needs work.

[@mugiwaraluffy6791]

100 days not even touch what kpop group train ...

[@sjheenim-lk6vp]

​@@ezura4760 old? They are literally 19 and in their early 20's (same as when exo members debuted)

[@ezura4760]

@@sjheenim-lk6vp I meant they started too old. Trainees are sign up to agencies in their early teens eg Jungkook who 13 if I recall correctly. Then they train for years to compete for a place in the agency’s band. These guys got just 100 days. All I’m saying is you all need to stop expecting a Caucasian version of BTS, it’s just not happening because western culture raise kids differently to the east. Plus the Korean music industry has its own business structure. Super fans that organise fan cafes and Ommas that focus on their favourite member, they all contribute to the successful marketing of a group. Taking to social media to proactive promote, defend and even attack enemy sources such as rival group fans. It’s an entire living entity over there and only exists there.

[@waldemarliech]

​@@ezura4760 they don't start from scratch, they have experience in singing and dancing in theater, musicals, some of them ended performing art academy, they just need to sharpen their skills and teamwork and that will come with time, they can sing and that's what matters 🤷

[@Ojjjee]

At first i was sceptical, but after seeing some of their interviews and their dance video. I'm hooked! I can't wait to see them debut!!!

[@roses_20311]

I got a good feeling about them, I think they got potential. The music seems nice so far and the guys seem funny and lovely. I have no idea why they are called kpop though, they should be introduced as a british boy band who happened to train a few months under a kpop company and that's it

[@eileencritchley4630]

Well they've gone through a very abridged kpop training system. Kpop though isn't a genre it's and Industry.

[@BigSM_hater_pinkblood]

Ofcourse they got potential, they are from SM, they got training from SM

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@roses_20311]

@@eileencritchley4630 Yes but training under kpop system for a few months doesn't make them a kpop group. Showing their training in a K-pop company is a good tactic to attract K-pop fans tho and it's a good experience for them. They are still a british boy band who will sing in english and live and promote in england/west.

[@justlosergirl]

@@roses_20311 I think the same even the topic should be the next British boy band tho.

[@RojeCadorniga]

For those who don't know, the word ALICE in their group name stands for "A Love I Can't Explain"

[@user-tg5vs1xz5x]

And they'll be plenty of love going on with these boys.

[@alysonespina2748]

That's so freaking cute! Such a clever acronym!

[@hueningkai25]

that’s beautiful 😭

[@user-tg5vs1xz5x]

@@RojeCadorniga The acronym says it ALL. They'll def have some explaining to do 😂😂😂

[@carlaa.a.9705]

Cheering for them from Mexico 🇲🇽, they seem so lovely and cheerful

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@xblissie]

​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514go comment at vcha and katseye video not here pls ❤

[@mcmanpa]

I read several articles in the Korean press which presented a slightly different story. The boys were not embedded in the SM training system (they are not contracted to SM Entertainment as local trainees are), rather they were given tips and ideas on how to improve their performances.

[@Awordforangeleaves]

Wdym? So they don’t live in dorms and stuff Well that’s better since it’s less harsher and more humane

[@mcmanpa]

@@Awordforangeleaves No, embed doesn't mean literally the beds they sleep in. Duh. Essentally it means training over a much longer period of time. Years, actually. There's a lot to learn, beyond singing and dancing.

[@2freeIvX]

Seem like the songs and stuff are from sm tho. So it's unclear. Maybe moon is the talent but sm is the production.

[@urclue]

Both, Dear Alice and SM, riding each other’s coat tail for promo. Dear Alice riding SM’s to make noise in KPOP World (despite them being not Kpop group) and SM riding Dear Alice to make noise in (maybe) UK/US entertainment world. But regardless, I love this interactions.

[@CCAST-so4ny]

They are not KPOP Boy Band. The term KPOP is only used if it is sung or mixed with Korean language.

[@BigSM_hater_pinkblood]

They are not but they are somehow connected because of SM

[@CCAST-so4ny]

@@BigSM_hater_pinkblood It is very clear, they had their training in Korea but that doesnt make them a KPOP. Just like, you went to Korea to study for CPA, then took the licensure in USA, they are still called CPA, not KPA.

[@muhammadaymanhirmi3058]

Kpop styled boyband, this might suits them better

[@hazelmint6671]

True. They will have SM style music and dance. ​@@muhammadaymanhirmi3058

[@Lunafreya_Nox]

And they are not even BOYGROUP but BOYBAND

[@AmandaaRose]

SO EXCITED FOR DEAR ALICE!! I’m so proud of James & him finally being able to follow his dreams ❤

[@Kissygaby4]

I love them already! I hope the best success career

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@Kissygaby4]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 xD

[@dalliemmanuella8713]

​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514stop. Spamming

[@Jeonkookie0T7]

We love BTS

[@JustEvaellen]

I'm so excited for this group!!!

[@ssectorlap]

I’m very curious of their official debut idk when but I’m curious of music from them and SM 😁. Also I still don’t like the name for them “Dear Alice” imo 😅

[@amylouise24xx]

They flop

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

@@ssectorlapYES BECAUSE THEY’RE TARGETING AND GEARED TOWARDS TEENAGE GIRLS, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT SM, THEY AREN’T GONNA HAVE THE SAME IMPACT AS JUSTIN BIEBER, ONE DIRECTION OR THE JONAS BROTHERS…

[@xblissie]

​@@amylouise24xxand so are you

[@urbelindacruz]

​@@amylouise24xx and u too

[@urclue]

Guys, they are not KPOP. *They are GLOBAL POP Boyband* with sprinkle of Kpop training. It’s good marketing for Dear Alice and SM, both. Dear Alice to make noise in Kpop world and SM to make noise in West Entertainment world. Not complaining, love the two world collides. Hope Dear Alice thriving and success. x

[@JaneChwai]

I'm so excited to see how young british boys will perform SM-style kpop music and choreography.

[@user-mn6sb7lv7d]

It's MUSIC, guys! There's nothing like 'It should be done this way' or something like that. I think mixing pop and kpop culture sounds neat. Who knows!?

[@justmeajah]

YES

[@starplay1064]

I've listened to snippets of their songs and they sound sooo good! Dear alice is such a good name. Cant wait for their debut

[@sakurastillalive3155]

I know why they are SM coded.. they're shining and lovely.. that's what SM artists have,, smiling full of positive energy

[@monnysnow3099]

They are like rainbow right? Lol

[@nanabunnyx]

They so pretty, waiting for debut alice🙏💙💙💙

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@s.susanmarandi9080]

Why does it matter what they look like, though?

[@stephaniemathurin473]

​@@s.susanmarandi9080....because its a big factor in Kpop...visuals are high up there. This group does not have the visuals.

[@ethelmoyo3751]

​@@stephaniemathurin473they haven't had plastic surgery yet

[@stephaniemathurin473]

@@ethelmoyo3751 ....That will make it worse for them...they dont have the south korean genes...

[@patriciamurashige6879]

Btw…. I did notice there’s a lack of guy and girl groups in America and UK. I ALWAYS THOUGHT IF SOMEONE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE K-POP CRAZE THEY WOULD BE REALLY POPULAR!! They need to follow the recipe for success I think. But would love to see other countries have same success!!!

[@Prinren]

Yeeepp

[@lesliem2178]

they’re not a kpop group they’re a global group created through a kpop system when will these news anchors get it right

[@SoniaVilla91]

I was hoping to see something like your comment 👏

[@urclue]

Louder please. KPOPers and Non-KPOPers doesn’t need to pop their veins to argue. They are not KPOP. They’re POP Boyband with just lil bit sprinkle of Kpop training 😂 Duh ! Hope they thriving tho. Like maybe better syncro and team work than any other west boyband. x

[@theamazingtwinkle]

I feel they are saying this themselves though... ? I'm so confused about this too. I feel like they should just be BritPop or pop

[@jayaniherath6637]

Everyone read this comment before thinking they are a KPop group

[@TB-xm4ic]

“British kpop-trained boyband”. They didn’t say they are a kpop group. Listen.

[@inhobiswinecellar9571]

They sound educated and appreciative of the culture. Groups like this and katseye are ones to watch id say. Theyre both essentially western groups with the Korean work ethic behind their formation. Theyre appreciative of the culture and respectful, which is all that matters.

[@SweetforS]

Not vcha?

[@KISWB]

They are UK pop boy band who trained by Kpop company. They are not kpop bg. I prefer the original kpop bg.

[@ethelmoyo3751]

Who cares what you think ha😂

[@btsaddict9683]

Me too

[@urhypeboy]

Everybody does.

[@firstlast-wm3li]

Shaddap.

[@patriciamurashige6879]

BTS fan here!! Is there a documentary of these cute guys learning the K-pop ways?? That should be sooo interesting and cool!! Maybe some tears?!?! I know the Korean’s need to train for a year or more! Scary!!!!!

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

ITS COMING OUT ON AUGUST 21 ON NETFLIX, ITS CALLED POP STAR ACADEMY 😊

[@ssectorlap]

@@patriciamurashige6879 it’s called “Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience” on BBC One August 17th 🙂

[@viktoriatoth5809]

Yes, it's coming out today, it's called "Made in Korea"

[@ssectorlap]

@@viktoriatoth5809 yep on BBC One today and if anyone is outside of UK try to have VPN prepared for BBC iPlayer 🙂

[@AnissaNoerSafitri]

Its coming August 17th in BBC One.

[@bijjjjj]

One key foundation in making a group success is understanding, compromise, and chemistry among the members. That's what makes BTS last and is still thriving for a decade now. They work well as a group and as soloists because they do like each other, unlike One Direction. If you guys actually like each other and can compromise, lower your ego, you will succeed. All the best

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

THIS GROUP WON’T SUCCEED, THEY TRAINED FOR 100 DAYS, THEY DON’T HAVE THE DISCIPLINE, SOME OF THEM ARE GONNA GO SOLO EVENTUALLY OR HAVE A FIGHT WITH EACH OTHER

[@Bang...9900]

Bruh they gonna attack you and BTS

[@jayashree-el3sz]

​@@Bang...9900 ikr 😭 there are comments speaking abt a lot of groups but if i mention bts they'll eat me up saying I'm toxic and involving them everywhere but hey it's abt kpop and bts is the biggest kpop grp so we can mention them 😔✊💜

[@AyaEch-charif]

@@jayashree-el3sz for real ughh

[@vanillalatte5227]

I think SM hit a jackpot with these boys. I do see success with these guys. I hope the group last a long time and they have a great brotherhood.

[@justmeajah]

YES

[@urclue]

Both hitting jackpot with each other I think.

[@vanillalatte5227]

@@urclue definitely! But we’ll see how long they will last

[@eileenpharsicna3213]

Please you need your eyes and ears tested

[@warrior9694]

Sorry to say but 100 days is not enough 😅 Kpop groups are like a well oiled machine, with excellent choreography, great vocals while dancing, and good humour. However, I love these guys already and I wish them the best ❤

[@dalliemmanuella8713]

They are just using the 100 days as a background. In the interview they said that they had trained individually before becoming a group. So they only trained as a kpop group for 100 days. It's not even like they are going to become a kpop group.

[@Hourofblue]

Anywys im so excited for them🤭ik theyre gonna have great music, dexter is my bias already bro Good luck dear alice🥹🫶

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@mostcreativenickname]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514you’re making every Katseye and VCHA fan wanna leave the fandom because no person on earth wants to be associated with your awkwardly toxic behavior in any way

[@user-mn6sb7lv7d]

Lets not be too serious! Relax and enjoy. I'm sure SM and M&B made Dear Alice for reason, in a good way. Stay strong, boys!

[@ejemima]

Honestly, the only reason why SM collabed with M&B and made Dear Alice, is because it's part of their SM 3.0 marketing plan, to become more "global". For some reason, the big kpop co.panies has got the idea, that making a Ln international group is a good idea. HYPE and JYP has done the same. It's nothing but buisness 🤷‍♀️

[@lindas5511]

I am a big K pop fan from the USA . It's a difficult world but I wish them all the best. We K pop fans are loyal to our stans so wishing them all the best and looking forward to their debut

[@donutttwayv5043]

So excited for their debut! I hope they will be so successful

[@h2ochemical]

nice to see them interacting so naturally without inhibitions which i dont find in k pop groups in korea ,they always look so stressed

[@ejemima]

You need to see more interviews with kpop groups, maybe some of the old groups? The interviews I've seen with some of my faves, they look pretty well relaxed 🤷‍♀️

[@JW-mw7sr]

Can't wait for their debut!!! They are all so sweet and cute.

[@nz0569]

I wish them lots of success and happiness. It’s great to see new faces and them being foreigners it’s great for the industry. I myself follow a group in KPop. Alice all the best fighting!!

[@piliredondo2661]

I read somewhere that these boys, even though they’re quite young, have some previous individual training in dancing, singing and performing. Still, they obviously needed to practice a lot together, and take time to bond as a group. SM casting agents have a great eye for young people with potential, and I’m sure they’ll live up to the company’s reputation. I’m expecting amazing vocals and great music. Dear Alice, let’s go!!!

[@BTSARMY-xt5fx]

When I first heard about this British K-pop boy group, I was like, "This is weird," but I am willing to give them a chance like I did with VCHA.

[@rachaelparsons-edwards998]

Kpop is next level amazing the idols work so hard I've been a fan for ages! Not sure this will be anywhere as good!

[@ARajantara777]

Reece is my bias ❤

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

YOU HAVEN’T EVEN SEEN HIM SING AND DANCE…

[@kamolamukhamedjanova3310]

​@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 frr

[@aiharasna3381]

Yes me too❤

[@allanmhanson]

SM makes true singers and their dancing is amazing. I think this group will be a talented one.

[@Kudejikashi]

theres already like 5 6 global groups that trained under the system for like 2-5 years but only like 2-3 are considered successful and are regularly talked about in the kpop spaces. 3 months will not suffice at all, thats an average comeback wait period

[@parkarin6743]

Kinda misleading tho.. its actually brit boy band not kpop boy band isnt it? 🤔 Its just band training from kpop style of training.

[@joshhale9355]

I’m genuinely wishing the best for these guys, they seem like nice fellas. SME is, well, SME but hopefully they do well. They seem genuinely into the arts and know about kpop as well. Only time will tell, but they’re good looking guys working with a big 3 (or is it 4 now?) kpop label so hopefully they’ll really take off. Also the name Dear Alice is really good, although it does remind me of 2000s MySpace metalcore, and yes I am that old 😂

[@lilzuplada1564]

Gorgeous young men 😍

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@velmalegaspi1741]

No group has the training, determination, the stamina and discipline like Koreans groups. 8 to 12 hours or more in training.

[@l0velyfl0wer]

Good thing they’re not promoting in Korea! Or Korean! Or training in Korea!

[@BigSM_hater_pinkblood]

I am so excited for their debut

[@valerieselau7384]

I'm totally admire for them. Good luck guys!!! 👍

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

KATSEYE AND VCHA ARE BETTER, THEY’RE GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS

[@mostcreativenickname]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514To everyone reading this embarrassing comment: We Katseye fans aren’t all as toxic as this random cyberbully. Wishing Dear Alice the best.

[@rikiiniki]

@@mostcreativenicknamefrrr i love katseye. this person is just crazy. not everything is a competition. what a miserable life

[@justlosergirl]

i think that topic should be the next british boy band😂

[@stephaniemathurin473]

Not in BTS lifetime...😂😂

[@mugiwaraluffy6791]

They host say if they become the biggest band in the world not forget them..but i feel never happen as long bts not disband...they cannot touch them

[@justlosergirl]

@@stephaniemathurin473 I wasn’t talking about they have to surpass bts or anything but i talked about they should be a real british group not kpop group

[@eileenpharsicna3213]

​@@mugiwaraluffy6791so true 🤣

[@pp_vi_iv_]

Everybody is saying that they are the next 1D but I see Backstreet Boys ngl... 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@Fearless.cat1209]

DA is probably gonna be the next massive bg mark my words

[@amylouise24xx]

Delulu

[@reckonerwheel5336]

I’m so interested in how their marketing and music will be influenced by Kpop. Will the styling be as out there? Will the music be as genre-mashing? Will they do variety type videos? I imagine they might have a simpler aesthetic if their core demographic is going to be Westerners, music included.

[@kathyjohnson4212]

100% ARMY HERE. BTS is known for their difficult choreo. Up to 16 hours they had to do a day. As the others as well. If you can sing your choreo on point and most of stay humble and treat your fans with love. Respect each other and your company you will make it far. You guys look like a great bunch of guys. And with hard work and dedication I think you will go far.

[@Bang...9900]

What BTS have to do with this ?

[@stephaniemathurin473]

​@@Bang...9900....because that is the group they are hoping to aspire to be... Why else are they doing this?... Hoping to be the next BTS...

[@Bang...9900]

@@stephaniemathurin473 I just don't want these k-pop Stans to bark on BTS and armys for this

[@anastasiamecket3079]

​@@stephaniemathurin473 uhm but they're not kpop? Wouldn't they aspire to be like 1D rather? Since they were also british.

[@brittnoelle9661]

I’m excited for this group!

[@brwneydangel]

I feel like they or whoever is overseeing and managing them, miss the whole point of what kpop is and what makes it so good. So far it seems no different than a western boyband retry. Where's the concepts, the aesthetics, the makeup and outfits?

[@reckonerwheel5336]

Yeah, and in their vids so far, their look is very natural and "college boy". So maybe their main label thinks that if they're gunning for a Western audience, the flashy outfits and heavy styling can actually be seen as cringey. Not a bad thing imho, since it's the dancing and singing that really matters at the end of the day.

[@jesusrivera0509]

That's because they're not a kpop groups, they're not trying to be one and won't promote as one .... they're only having kpop-like training

[@Digilady99]

Looking at these guys, seeing they're all good-looking, charming British boys gifted in dancing and singing, they could be the most explosive group to come from the UK since Take That, Spice Girls and One Direction. Best of luck!

[@mely1022]

im so excited for this group, i have been yearning for a new western boyband for a while now. (I loveee kpop, but I miss groups like Backstreet Boys, Nsync, BoyzIIMen, 1D, etc on the western music sphere.) I hope we get some kind of music previews soon!!

[@Kingdom_Of_Dreams]

This group is the closest we'll ever get to NCT Hollywood 😭

[@nthapa2640]

Yessss gurl neos got their back

[@Awordforangeleaves]

A subunit is still possible tho like IMAGINEEEE

[@ruthsiagian7662]

Btw those were difference thing. NCT Hollywood was Lee Sooman's idea but Dear Alice was really SM Ent's staffs new idea😂

[@LB-gs5vi]

I am not holding my breath --100 days in comparison to years?!!!! We they either must be SOOOOOO amazing or it is quite a publicity stunt.

[@reckonerwheel5336]

I mean, there’s been idols who’ve only trained 3 months to a year before debuting. Why spend resources training someone who’s got competent skills already?

[@tymyangel]

I can't wait to see them interacting with Mark Lee.

[@ddd8768]

K-POP without K element is nothing but dancing and singing in harmony. it's missing the cultural aspect.

[@link3523]

유럽문화를 20년가까이 즐긴 사람으로서 보자면 uk 문화와 정서가 우리랑 잘맞는편임. 보수적이고 유머스타일도 코드가 맞는편임. 이탈리아, 프랑스, 독일보다 더... 개인적으로 술병 들고 다니고 맨날 웃긴 북아일랜드 사람들을 좋아함. 우리 발음이 각져서 uk에서 호감을 가질만함. 같은 영어권이라도 미국이랑 또 다름

[@hlsylsify]

아니요. 저 영국에 사는데 전혀 아니에요.

[@user-zu8wk2bb6d]

물들어 오는 분위기라는게 있는데 지금 대한민국이 그거 같은데.... 노젖자 이런거 있음 견제하지 말고 빨리 얘들 받자

[@user-sd5kh7lr2l]

저는 아일랜드가 한국이랑 정서가 밎다고 느낌

[@Thwylde_]

This is something new BUT I am definitely in for this. Best of luck

[@hellobye7697]

Less interviews, less KZbin shorts, less introductions and more music. This is where these Kpop companies go wrong. Where is the music

[@park.wonbinnnn]

Come on they haven’t even debuted yet, it’s important they get interviews so we can get to know them

[@hellobye7697]

@@park.wonbinnnn We need to know them through MUSIC. They aren’t social media reality stars. I want the music

[@Jupiter-ry6ll]

Clearly not wrong if they’re making money which is why they make so many lol.

[@park.wonbinnnn]

@@hellobye7697 They will be releasing music soon! They JUST got introduced, you have to be patient.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

@@hellobye7697you have to be patient which is something u have issues with cuz u can tell

[@zafirah613]

fellow ARMY here, this vid popped up in my recs, these boys seem cool....

[@pandumiharja6769]

idk why the western are still shocked that the trainee system was that serious and almost like a millitary bootcamp. meanwhile most of the kpop idols today were a trainee since they're still in elementary school, especially for those who debuted under sm entertainment

[@Fearless.cat1209]

James looks so cute he's so my favourite

[@user-cn7wdg5yp2f]

다들 연습생시절을 몇년씩 하는데.. 100일 가지고 될까요…?

[@user-ne1ss8sy2f]

그냥 k팝 훈련시스템 견학정도 하고 간거지뭐!!ㅋ 쟤네가 k팝 그룹으로 데뷔하는건 아니잖아?! sm 이름달고 데뷔시킬꺼면 회사에서 저러케 대충 훈련시킬리가 없잖아~~😢sm이 설마..아닐꺼야ㅋ

[@user-jr3vq7xo1c]

그래도 좋아해주는 인간들 있겠죠 실력부족해도

[@elsayunita1215]

eagerly awaited

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

for them to flop?

[@user-rt4hm6ue1u]

Guys, don't listen to them haters they have no idea what they're talking about! You know you guys are great and the group will be massive. I'm very proud and happy as a fan. Hwaiting boys!

[@justmeajah]

YES

[@sarahshaw0613]

I hope they do well but the training they have done does not compare to how long kpop groups train for. 💜💜💜

[@ejemima]

Correction: they are NOT a kpop group. There's A LOT more to kpop than dancing and singing- even if you've been trained, for a short while by some of the best. I am sure they are sweet and talented boys, but calling the a kpop group, is an insult to those who trained for YEARS and fought through years of blood, sweat, tears and anxiety. Kpop is the CULTURE and the PEOPLE, its in the WAY that you are celeb and hold concerts. For this reason, you simply CANNOT have a kpop group if there are no Koreans in it. "Dear Alice" is a very British boyband, who happened to have short training in South Korea, because their company made a collab with SM. A collab SM did as part of their 3.0 marketing plan, trying to be more global. Because for some reason; SM, JYP and HYPE has gotten this idea that making international groups, is a good idea 🤷‍♀️

[@jesusrivera0509]

NO ONE IS CALLING THEM A KPOP GROUP ....also you do know that there are korean idols that train for less than 100 days right?

[@ejemima]

​@jesusrivera0509 The hosts litteraly did. I do know about some idols, training less. Like, one of the members in my ult group was one of them, however those cases a few as it only happens when someone with exeptional natural vocal talents come around or if a company just don't care and won't bother training their idols 🤷‍♀️

[@sara_00-xt3zu]

Love them already ❤

[@julynightowl7413]

me after they introduced themselves: IM SOLD! 🙋‍♀

[@DragKpoplover]

Why do they promote them as Kpop? From what I understand they will be a western bg with kpop training to improve their performance essentially to become a global group like XG

[@user-le8pi7qk9q]

Lucky guys...I envy you...I hope you''ll be great wonderful singers Everyone loves

[@heroturbo76]

헤어와 의상을 보니 SM은 트레이닝만 했을뿐 매니지먼트는 영국회사인거 같네요

[@yen-8680]

100 days only??? Some korean trainees have years usually.

[@ruthsiagian7662]

You are correct. Another way, Some kpop trainees also 3 months/100 days training if they are talented in Singing/Dancing(not only few years). 3 months/100 days is called short period. SM artists with short period trainees are some member NCT WISH, Chenle NCT DREAM, Giselle aespa, Baekhyun EXO, Ryeowook Super Junior, Shotaro RIIZE

[@waldemarliech]

they don't start from scratch, they have experience in singing and dancing in theater, musicals, some of them ended performing art academy, they just need to sharpen their skills and teamwork and that will come with time, they can sing and that's what matters 🤷

[@user-lm7gn9gu5g]

​@@waldemarliech most kpop trainees don't start from scratch either they are usually scouted from singing/dancing academy actually

[@suzumi111]

some kpop trainees only trained for 3 months if your talented it’s easier

[@itsme_j_]

This is such a refreshing take in Kpop and I'm so excited to see their concept but at the same time K-pop is not K-pop anymore. It's going in the west direction way too much.

[@reckonerwheel5336]

One might say it's going in.... *one* direction.... 😏 ... I'll see myself out.

[@PaperDoll127]

Are they back in the UK already after the 100 days training? So they’re going to promote where? Will they join music shows in Korea? Anyway, I have only seen clips of them on X. I wish them luck and more energy to sustain everything. With the Korean boys it’s a whole culture they grew up with and it’s different for these boys. 100 days training is not a lot. I hope they find their own color I am sure SM has assigned a concept for them already. I am curious how all these would pan out so are they going to retain their British personalities but perform K Pop style? From this interview, clothes wise they’re not yet K Poppified. But incorporating British fashion into K Pop can be a breath of fresh air too. Will see how they evolved. Anyway, what Ten said was true you gain the most experience after you debut.

[@justmeajah]

Yep

[@ruu406]

cant wait for them to meet josh and ollie

[@edwinatakasaki2258]

As they say in KPOP: Fighting! As they say in the western world: Good luck and break a leg! Look forward to your debut / title track / MV. Will you be on Music Bank / Inkigayo?

[@justlosergirl]

Don’t pls 😂 I want them to be promoted only in the west or USA

[@Ghost-Links.Official]

first time hearing about this band they remind me so much of one direction

[@thuydoan7496]

In my opinion, this boy band should not copy Kpop, but instead be more like BackStreet Boys, and naturally sing good songs from the heart. That was how Backstreet Boys won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide, more than what Kpop could ever achieve.

[@revetimeslip]

they look so lovely!! good luck dear alice

[@naviseu]

Definitely stan since they're from SM, Dear Alice

[@lilym1797]

Super interested to see how this plays out, best of luck to them :> ❤

[@mca13]

"Dear Alice"is the name of this new boy group band ? goodness, what a horrible choice. sounds like a name for girl group 😅

[@ssectorlap]

@@mca13 I have to agree I honestly don’t like the name for them imo 😕 but I’m very curious for their debut music 🙂

[@l0velyfl0wer]

It sounds like the name of a song really

[@ssectorlap]

@@l0velyfl0wer yeah it does 😁

[@sunwoosjawline613]

Acronym for "A love I can't explain" ALICE

[@TB-xm4ic]

Why would a girl group be called Dear Alice? The name is clearly from a male point of view talking to a woman.

[@thealake7488]

Why do they remind me of that boy band from turning red

[@sunshine_km]

Este proyecto de verdad me tiene muy emocionadaaaa

[@allen4871]

Why you guys judging them they are not even debuting yet.

[@user-oe5ww2fc7n]

Welcome to Pink blood family, waiting for your debut guys.....

[@hi_petitbear]

Can't wait for their debut. Where we can watch their docummentary tho? I really want to watch it

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

IT WILL COME OUT ON AUGUST 21 ON NETFLIX, ITS CALLED POP STAR ACADEMY 😊

[@hi_petitbear]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 wow it's the right time to renew my subscription then. Thanks!!

[@claire698]

@@balladofahomeschooledboy0514 shut up.

[@claire698]

its actually called "made in korea", it will come out today at 5:15 BST! see it at bbc iplayer if ur in the UK but later on it will come out in VIU for people outside of the UK.

[@hi_petitbear]

@@claire698 whoa they got me

[@shani3861]

Dexter looking like someone drew him in Seriously what up with his silk face Beautiful