YG Entertainment’s First Member Reveal For New Girl Group Triggers Majorly Divided Reactions

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She is the first of four members to be introduced.

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On May 25, YG Entertainment announced their upcoming plans for the year, including the introduction of the company’s new girl group.

The news instantly sparked a huge discussion, especially as it was revealed that the group would have four members.

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On May 27, YG Entertainment’s Instagram sparked excitement as they started the countdown to the reveal of the first member.

2 hours untill the first member of ygngg is announced!#YGNEWGG #YGNEWGIRLGROUP pic.twitter.com/jadCi4Ud29

— Alora (@ygnewgirlss) May 27, 2025

At 12AM (KST) on May 28, a video was posted on YG’s Twitter with a link to the introduction of the first member, who is 15-year-old Evelli from Australia.

The young trainee showcased her talents with the song “Nosebleeds” by Doechii, seemingly showing that she would be the group’s rapper.

It ended with a profile, sharing that Evelli is an all-rounder. The attention was on the fact that she has trained with YG for two years despite being so young, and the “leader” comment could hint at her role.

Some fans shared excitement at the potential of Evelli, considering how young she is.

maybe i’m not planning to stan this group, but hello ? she already doing good rapping https://t.co/6AS9k0CHO0

— TREASURE MANAGER | kinda ia (@kikivan_) May 27, 2025

This is literally Jennie’s daughter y’all even the baby face https://t.co/EVuRBTiqsJ

— in my Kangmin stan era☆ (@zennmerlin) May 27, 2025

Yet, many fans criticized the introduction after realizing just how young the star is, at only 15. It isn’t uncommon for idols to debut young, and BABYMONSTER‘s Chiquita debuted at an even younger age, but it sparked anger from fans due to the harsh world of K-Pop.

was excited for evelli cause of the doechii song.. fades to black.. SHES 15

— shel (@khvpedia) May 27, 2025

*born in 2010* https://t.co/5PO8i0YAzC pic.twitter.com/mNPakUFFTV

— ⭒ (@zaeyiii) May 27, 2025

can this company stop debuting minors? https://t.co/6Im9fRfrmP

— rec ♭ (@ouroraies) May 27, 2025

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There were also concerns that the song was not appropriate for someone so young.

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Others shared honesty that her skills weren’t good, especially compared to other YG idols as trainees.

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YG for everyone’s sake and your own, please stop trying to debut rappers 😭 https://t.co/XGM3jquMb9 pic.twitter.com/T77WwPGq2C