I was wondering the same thing.
Is this the future now?
Doesn't it kind of also impact the groups ability to tour and do concerts as well? Like aren't there greater legal, ethical and educational issues with minors touring?
Debuting at 17/18 they'd only have to wait a couple of years for big tours which is normal anyhow
but yeah it's questionable what the groups with 14 year olds are gonna do. and yes the sheer amount of groups coming out with more than ur standard maknae are coming out in drones.
2022 debuts
kpop.fandom.com
the ratio of minors to adults is really wide, the group UPTOYOU is debuting an 11 y/o who was very obviously rigged in as she jumped several spots for quite literally no reason because who the hell votes for an 11 y/o