If SM debuts NCT-Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, how will they actually work?

a viet group wouldn't work (for reasons you probably already stated). idol groups don't fit Indonesian culture (their akb48 clone group had to cut members because the group is slowly dying)

Even though thai culture is gaining traction in SEA countries beyond its bordering countries, a unit dedicated to the country would be pointless. Plus i don't think SM would hire someone that has SEA blood. Ten is pure chinese. Only JYP and YG would!

They'll follow the NCT/WayV format if they happen. That means appearances on Korean shows for promotion. A Big 3 group will promote on Korean television. For SM not to on any of their groups would mean a dimishment of their status.

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Plus i don't think SM would hire someone that has SEA blood. Ten is pure chinese. Only JYP and YG would!

SM literally hired Lucas.

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SM literally hired Lucas.

Even so. They held auditions in these countries a while back and none of them even made the Aespa lineup! that should tell you they really can't be bothered!

and I don't really expect them to either because the only countries that have an obligation to give us representation is our very own.

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I'm struggling to figure out how they will work on the three SEAsian markets?

Don't worry, that ain't gonna happen.

- No sign of a preparation for Vietnam unit

- A sign of Thailand unit cancellation, NCT stopped putting Thai subtitle onto newer Youtube contents.

Most likely, only Indonesian unit is being processed.

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Don't worry, that ain't gonna happen.

- No sign of a preparation for Vietnam unit

- A sign of Thailand unit cancellation, NCT stopped putting Thai subtitle onto newer Youtube contents.

Most likely, only Indonesian unit is being processed.

lol damn thats cold.

and NCT Japan is more likely but if NCT Hollywood fails, then they may as well can all of them.

Nct Thailand may be successful, you can see the fans would spend so much money on kpop idols.