Youngseo stuns fans by debuting with THE BLACK LABEL’s new co-ed group ALLDAY after fears of being “too old” to debut.
THE BLACK LABEL confirmed their co-ed group ALLDAY lineup, and former ILLIT member Youngseo shocked fans by appearing in it. Fans had long speculated about her debut plans, but this announcement was a surprise.
On June 13, ALLDAY dropped a member intro video revealing Youngseo’s story. She opened up about her gradual struggle to debut, dealing with anxiety over her age after leaving HYBE.
Youngseo said she was worried she was “too old” to debut as an idol. Instead of waiting, she took initiative—DMing agencies and sending clips herself. That led her straight to THE BLACK LABEL.
Youngseo shared:
“i had been with one company for so long and when i finally left i was a bit old an idol”
Her candid words struck a chord with netizens, fueling debates about age standards in K-Pop. Fans praised her relentless spirit and dedication to making it happen.
Twitter reactions included:
“19yo youngseo thinking she was too old to debut is now debuting as the maknae ” — lune
“this makes me wanna dai thank you for not giving up youngseo ” — ً
Others criticized HYBE management, claiming they mishandled Youngseo:
“the fact youngseo was so desperate to debut she had to dm labels sending materials of herself / belift is just evil” — farnie
Youngseo’s debut with ALLDAY marks a fresh start and proves persistence can pay off—even when the industry doubts you. The group’s future looks promising as fans rally behind their new maknae.
