The new nine-member girl group A2O LITE, launched by "K-pop godfather" Lee Soo-man (이수만) after a three-year hiatus, has quickly garnered significant public attention since its debut. The group has achieved impressive results across various video platforms and secured a music show win. Among its members, 13-year-old AIJING (Shèng Àijìng) rapidly rose to fame with her captivating stage presence and strong dance skills, earning her the nickname "Little BoA." However, shortly after her debut, her parents became embroiled in a controversy over alleged unpaid wages to employees, reportedly totaling 3.45 million Chinese Yuan (approximately 15.5 million New Taiwan Dollars). This has sparked strong public dissatisfaction, with some demanding her withdrawal from the group and labeling her "the daughter of a defaulter," keeping the controversy ablaze.
As the controversy surrounding AIJING continues, past actions of another A2O LITE member have unexpectedly surfaced, sparking discussion. Recently, netizens claiming to have attended school with a group member shared old stories, revealing a little-known side of her during her school days. Many viewers praised her, saying, "They really chose the right leader!"
The member in question is the group's eldest and leader, Young. A netizen claiming to be Young's middle school classmate recently posted on an online forum, revealing her true personality during her school years. The netizen stated that Young was very straightforward and once directly confronted male classmates who made misogynistic comments about girls' appearances and bodies, bravely speaking up for them. This incident reportedly earned her the admiration of many female classmates.
After the story was revealed, it immediately sparked heated discussion among netizens. One commented, "A2O LITE really found the right leader! Having a girl who is willing to stand up against misogynistic remarks as a role model makes me feel very confident entrusting these girls to her leadership. I love a leader who leads by example!"
The netizen who shared the story also revealed that Young is not only brave in expressing her stance but is also a very warm person, friendly and kind to those around her. They expressed hope that the public would give her more support as she continues to grow in the entertainment industry.
This past anecdote surprised many fans, who expressed increased admiration for Young. Some even exclaimed, "Oh my god, I'm completely won over, I'm officially a fan now!" Other netizens praised her, saying, "The eldest member of the group is truly reliable!"
Additionally, other netizens shared related information, stating that students who attended the same middle school as Young revealed she had directly confronted male classmates who criticized girls' appearances and bodies. One netizen recalled, "I went to the same middle school as her. Back then, she would directly correct boys who criticized girls' looks and bodies. It was truly a queen-like performance, no wonder the girls all loved her."
The related posts also attracted a large number of netizens who praised Young, believing she was very courageous to stand up for others back then. Some even described her actions as having a "queen's demeanor," stating that with such a leader, they are even more excited about A2O LITE's future development.
