SM idols KARINA, Wonbin, and Sion release 3-shot photo, casting through DMs on SNS, gaining attention.
February/26/2024 17:49
SM Entertainment (hereinafter SM) affiliated visual idols have released a 3-shot and are gaining attention. On the 25th, SM released a 3-shot of aespa's KARINA, RIIZE's Wonbin, and NCT WISH's Sion through official SNS. The three are idols cast by SM through DMs on SNS, and are called "DMs" among fans. KARINA also shared the photo on her account, adding "DMs" and causing laughter. Various entertainment companies, including SM, actively use SNS to find talented people. They also cast people by sending DMs to individuals who appeal to themselves online. KARINA had many followers on SNS before her debut. At first, she did not believe the contents of the DM, but after confirming the SM staff's business card, she took a camera test and became a trainee. Wonbin was also cast through DM and began his trainee life in 2019. He was praised by the training team for his great looks and being "good at singing and dancing." Jaejoong, who is from TVXQ, mentioned Wonbin as the successor to SM's visual lineage on the YouTube channel "Hong Seok Cheong's Treasure Box" last month. Sion also received a casting-related DM from an SM staff member when he lived in Mokpo during his student days. However, he refused because he was not familiar with Seoul and did not want to skip school. The episode of an SM staff member going to Mokpo to persuade him is famous. After spending four years as a trainee, he debuted as the oldest member of the group. With various types of SNS emerging today, there is increasing positive feedback for casting through DMs.
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