Popular SM Trainee Hasn’t Debuted Even After 10 Years, Sparks Debate

Recently, an online community post garnered over 60,000 views about an SM Entertainment trainee who had not debuted after 10 years.

The trainee in question was Songha, born in 2004, who began training at age 13. If he debuts next year, he will be 24, which may be considered old in the K-Pop industry.

While many believed he would debut in 2026 after being spotted at various company concerts and award shows, it seems his debut has been delayed once again.

Netizens agreed that if they weren’t going to let him debut, they should either let him go or let him go into acting.

• “Let him debut as an actor then! It’s so unfortunate, and he’s not even my family.”
• “My idol debuted at 25…but since SM is a big company, I guess it will be better? I wish him the best.”
• “I think it’s going to keep getting delayed…maybe just go to the military first.”
• “He really has the RIIZE face…”
• “Why aren’t they debuting him with a face like that?”
• “I thought he would debut this year…how long are they going to delay this?”
• “He’s handsome, but is he tall, too? Then at least let him debut as an actor.”
• “If you are going to let him go…let him go fast.”