We don't need survival shows anymore. Fan edits are making groups famous.
Look at how fast new rookie groups are gaining global fans just because of 5-second aesthetic edits on YouTube Shorts or TikTok.
Back in the day, u had to suffer on an Mnet survival show to get noticed. But in 2026, the Global Fandom holds the remote control. 🌍📺 If we like a pre-debut trainee's vibe, we can literally force a company to debut them by making them trend. Are we the new A&R managers? lol. What’s your favorite edit style right now?
The 'Y2K Retro Cam' style is dominating right now. Makes everyone look like a superstar.
This is exactly why trainees need to be camera-ready at all times and know how to work their angles even in casual dance videos! You never know which 3-second clip of you smiling is gonna go viral on the global side of TikTok.