Kpop SMTR25 (SM Male Trainee Pool) — Deep Dive SMTR25 (SM 남자 연습생 풀) — 심층 정리
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SMTR25 (SM Male Trainee Pool) — Deep Dive
SMTR25 (SM 남자 연습생 풀) — 심층 정리
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## English
### 1) What “SMTR25” is (and what it is not)
**SMTR25 is SM Entertainment’s public-facing male trainee team/brand**, created to introduce and promote a set of male trainees before debut through performances, official content, and social channels. SM first **revealed 25 members** of this male trainee team at **SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul**, and later launched official social media + a trailer film to continue pre-debut promotions. ([Soompi][1])
Crucially, **SMTR25 should be understood as a “trainee pool/roster” rather than a fixed idol group**:
* It is a **pipeline**: trainees can be featured, tested, and gradually introduced.
* Debut can happen via **sub-units/selected lineups** drawn from the pool (or alongside unrevealed trainees), depending on the company’s strategy and readiness.
* Until SM announces an official debut lineup/name, **SMTR25 ≠ a confirmed final debut group** (it is the branded umbrella for trainees being promoted).
### 2) How SM rolled it out: a practical timeline
**Public debut (concert stage):**
* SM unveiled the **25 members** at **SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul**. ([Soompi][1])
* SMTR25 then continued appearing on the SMTOWN LIVE tour stages (Mexico City, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo are specifically referenced in coverage). ([Soompi][2])
**Official “pre-debut marketing” launch (online):**
* On **March 31, 2025 (midnight KST)**, SM launched official SMTR25 social accounts and released an official trailer film (Soompi’s report describes this rollout and the intent to continue performances/content). ([Soompi][1])
**Content expansion into variety/reality formats:**
* “Reply High School” (응답하라 하이스쿨) — a “time-slip growth variety” reality show concept featuring 15 trainees — was announced with profiles released. ([Soompi][2])
* “W.O.W!” — a self-produced/original content series built around trainees doing “club activities” outside the practice room, including episodes supported by the Korea Tourism Organization and featuring Daejeon cultural travel. ([뉴시스][3])
### 3) Key official/near-official content pillars you should know
#### A. “Reply High School” (응답하라 하이스쿨): the structured “showcase + narrative” format
Soompi describes the show as a **time-slip growth variety**: 15 participants enter a school setting to search for “the answer to their debut,” and are sorted into classes themed around the **1990s / 2000s / 2010s**, experiencing culture and emotions of each era. ([Soompi][2])
**15 participants (as published in the profiles):** ([Soompi][2])
* **’90s Class:** Nicholas (US), Kassho (Japan), Justin (Japan), Hyunjun (Korea), Woolin (Korea)
* **’00s Class:** Hanbi (Korea), Songha (Korea), Kachin (Thailand), Sadaharu (Japan), Tata (Thailand)
* **’10s Class:** Daniel (Korea), Haruta (Japan), Hamin (Korea), Charlie (Thailand/UK), Jaewon (Korea)
This structure is important because it signals SM’s intent to **build familiarity, personality recognition, and narrative attachment**—a common pre-debut conversion path from “viewer → fan → supporter.”
#### B. “W.O.W!” (Way Outta Walls): the “outside-the-practice-room” authenticity play
Official SMTOWN Japan communication frames **W.O.W! = “Way Outta Walls”**: trainees step out of the practice room, try surprising experiences, and “overcome various walls.” It specifies the **first-season (1st gen) members** as **DANIEL, KASSHO, KACHIN, TATA**, and states releases on the **SMTOWN Friends YouTube channel** starting **October 10, 2025 (Friday 6pm)**, with **behind footage on Saturdays**. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
Korean reporting (Newsis) aligns on the concept, identifies the same 1st gen lineup, and adds that **some episodes were produced with support from the Korea Tourism Organization**, featuring a **Daejeon-based cultural experience/travel format**. ([뉴시스][3])
The Korea Tourism Organization/VisitKorea also published a Daejeon “fan tour” itinerary explicitly built around following SMTR25’s Daejeon route. ([VISITKOREA - Imagine Your Korea][5])
**Operational nuance (schedule):** some announcements differ on the exact Saturday “behind” release time; treat Friday 6pm (KST/JST) as the stable anchor and verify the latest upload cadence on the channel itself. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
### 4) The “SMTR25 = trainee pool” logic (why it matters)
If you interpret SMTR25 as a pool, several things become easier to understand:
* **Why only some trainees get heavy exposure at first:** SM can concentrate attention on a subset while keeping optionality for future lineup optimization.
* **Why multiple formats exist (concert stage + intro films + reality show + self-produced series):** each format tests a different performance dimension—live stage readiness, camera presence, variety timing, interpersonal chemistry, language/global appeal.
* **Why “unrevealed trainees” still matter:** even the Reply High School concept explicitly includes previously unrevealed trainees participating alongside known members. ([Soompi][2])
### 5) What is confirmed vs. what is speculation (a disciplined reading)
**Confirmed (safe to treat as factual):**
* SM revealed **25 members** of SMTR25 at SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul, and later opened official social channels + trailer film. ([Soompi][1])
* SMTR25 activities include global SMTOWN LIVE stages (Mexico City / LA / London / Tokyo are repeatedly referenced). ([Soompi][2])
* Reply High School’s **15 participants** and class structure, and W.O.W!’s **concept + 1st gen lineup**, are explicitly published. ([Soompi][2])
**Not confirmed (treat as media talk until SM says so):**
* Exact debut date, final lineup size, group name, and whether one or multiple teams will debut from the broader pool. Some recent entertainment reporting suggests multi-team outcomes, but it remains non-official reporting. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
### 6) Practical tracking checklist (to stay accurate without getting dragged by rumors)
* **Anchor on primary channels** created during the March 31 rollout (official social accounts + official video releases). ([Soompi][1])
* Use **Reply High School participant list** as the most concrete “who is currently being pushed” snapshot. ([Soompi][2])
* Treat **W.O.W! 1st gen** as “who SM wants you to emotionally attach to via long-form variety,” not automatically “final debut members.” ([smtown-official.jp][4])
* When you see “leaks/rumors,” ask two questions:
1. Is this information repeated by **credible outlets** (major Korean entertainment desks) or only by fandom accounts?
2. Does it match **the current official content emphasis** (who is appearing, who is being profiled, who is getting serial content)?
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## 한국어
### 1) SMTR25는 무엇인가: “고정 그룹”이 아니라 “공개형 연습생 풀(로스터)”
**SMTR25는 SM엔터테인먼트가 남자 연습생들을 ‘프리데뷔 단계에서 공개·프로모션’하기 위해 만든 공개형 팀/브랜딩**으로 보는 게 가장 정확합니다. SM은 **SMTOWN LIVE 2025(서울)**에서 **남자 연습생 팀 SMTR25의 25명**을 먼저 공개했고, 이후 **공식 SNS 계정과 트레일러 필름**을 론칭하며 온라인 프로모션을 확장했습니다. ([Soompi][1])
핵심은 이겁니다. **SMTR25 = 최종 데뷔조 확정 그룹이 아니라, 데뷔 후보군(연습생 풀)을 시장에 노출시키는 “우산(umbrella)” 브랜드**입니다.
따라서 “SMTR25 안에서 선발/조합이 바뀔 수 있다”는 전제 위에서 콘텐츠를 읽어야 오해가 줄어듭니다.
### 2) 공개 흐름(타임라인)으로 보면 더 명확해진다
* **2025년 1월:** SMTOWN LIVE 2025(서울) 무대에서 25명 공개. ([Soompi][1])
* **2025년 3월 31일(자정 KST):** 공식 SNS 계정 다수 론칭 + 트레일러 공개(온라인 프리데뷔 프로모션 본격화). ([Soompi][1])
* 이후 **SMTOWN LIVE 투어 무대(멕시코시티/LA/런던/도쿄 등)**에도 참여했다는 보도가 반복됩니다. ([Soompi][2])
* **리얼리티/예능형 콘텐츠**로 확장: ‘응답하라 하이스쿨(Reply High School)’과 ‘W.O.W!’가 대표 축입니다. ([Soompi][2])
### 3) SMTR25의 “두 축 콘텐츠”를 이해하면 현재 구도가 보인다
#### A. ‘응답하라 하이스쿨’(Reply High School): “데뷔 서사 + 인물 각인” 장치
Soompi 기준으로, 이 프로그램은 **타임슬립형 성장 예능** 콘셉트입니다. 연습생 15명이 학교에 들어가 **데뷔의 답을 찾아가는 과정**을 그리고, **90년대/00년대/10년대 콘셉트 반**으로 나뉘어 각 시대의 문화·감정을 체험하는 구조로 설명됩니다. ([Soompi][2])
**공개된 15인(프로필 기준):** ([Soompi][2])
* **’90s Class:** Nicholas(미국), Kassho(일본), Justin(일본), Hyunjun(한국), Woolin(한국)
* **’00s Class:** Hanbi(한국), Songha(한국), Kachin(태국), Sadaharu(일본), Tata(태국)
* **’10s Class:** Daniel(한국), Haruta(일본), Hamin(한국), Charlie(태국/영국), Jaewon(한국)
이 명단은 “지금 SM이 최소한 **캐릭터·서사를 붙여 공개적으로 밀고 있는 범위**”를 보여주는 매우 실용적인 스냅샷입니다.
#### B. ‘W.O.W!’(Way Outta Walls): “연습실 밖의 리얼/케미”를 파는 자체 콘텐츠
SMTOWN OFFICIAL JAPAN 공지에 따르면 **W.O.W! = Way Outta Walls**로, 연습생들이 연습실 밖에서 다양한 경험을 하며 “벽을 넘어서는” 동아리 활동 콘셉트입니다. **1기 멤버는 DANIEL, KASSHO, KACHIN, TATA**로 명시되고, **2025년 10월 10일**부터 **YouTube SMTOWN Friends 채널**에서 정규편이 공개된다고 안내합니다. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
국내 보도(뉴시스)는 같은 콘셉트/1기 멤버를 확인해주며, **일부 회차가 한국관광공사 지원 제작**이고 **대전 배경 문화 체험(하이브리드 여행기)**가 포함된다고 추가합니다. ([뉴시스][3])
한국관광공사(VisitKorea)도 SMTR25의 대전 동선을 따라가는 **팬 투어 코스**를 별도 콘텐츠로 소개했습니다. ([VISITKOREA - Imagine Your Korea][5])
### 4) “SM 남자 연습생 풀” 관점에서 SMTR25를 읽는 법
* **노출 집중(선택과 집중):** 25명 전원을 동일 강도로 미는 것이 아니라, 시기마다 **콘텐츠 축(프로필/리얼리티/자체콘텐츠)**에 맞춰 주목도를 조절하는 방식입니다.
* **데뷔 전 검증:** 콘서트 무대는 퍼포먼스/팀워크, 리얼리티는 캐릭터/팬덤 결속, 자체 콘텐츠는 예능감/현장 적응력을 검증합니다. ([Soompi][2])
* **“미공개 연습생”의 존재:** Reply High School 설명 자체가 **SMTR25 일부 + 미공개 연습생까지 총 15명**으로 구성된다고 밝힙니다. ([Soompi][2])
### 5) 확정 정보 vs. 추정/관측(루머) 구분
* **확정:** 25명 공개, 공식 SNS/트레일러 론칭, Reply High School 15인 명단, W.O.W! 콘셉트/1기 멤버/플랫폼. ([Soompi][1])
* **비확정:** 데뷔 시점/최종 데뷔조/팀 수(한 팀 vs 여러 팀) 등은 SM 공식 발표 전까지는 관측에 불과합니다. 최근 기사들은 다양한 가능성을 언급하지만 “보도” 단계로 취급하는 것이 안전합니다. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
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## 日本語
### 1) SMTR25とは何か（固定グループではなく“公開型の練習生プール”）
SMTR25は、**SM ENTERTAINMENTが男子練習生をデビュー前から公開・プロモーションするための“公開型チーム／ブランド”**として理解するのが最も正確です。SMはまずSMTOWN LIVE 2025（ソウル）で**25名**を公開し、その後に**公式SNSアカウントとトレーラーフィルム**を立ち上げました。 ([Soompi][1])
つまり、SMTR25は「最終デビュー組が確定した1グループ」ではなく、**将来のデビュー候補をまとめて見せる“傘（umbrella）”**です。
### 2) 展開の流れ（タイムラインで理解する）
* 2025年1月：SMTOWN LIVE 2025（ソウル）で25名を公開。 ([Soompi][1])
* 2025年3月31日（KST）：公式SNS＆トレーラー公開でオンライン施策を拡大。 ([Soompi][1])
* その後、SMTOWN LIVEツアー（メキシコシティ／LA／ロンドン／東京）でのステージ露出が言及されています。 ([Soompi][2])
* さらに、リアリティ番組や自主制作コンテンツへ拡張。 ([Soompi][2])
### 3) 主要コンテンツ2本柱
#### A. Reply High School（応答せよ ハイスクール）：物語とキャラ浸透
番組は“タイムスリップ成長バラエティ”として説明され、15名が**デビューの答えを探す**学校設定に入り、**90年代／00年代／10年代**のクラスに分かれて文化体験を積む構造です。 ([Soompi][2])
**公開された15名（クラス別）：** ([Soompi][2])
* ’90s：Nicholas／Kassho／Justin／Hyunjun／Woolin
* ’00s：Hanbi／Songha／Kachin／Sadaharu／Tata
* ’10s：Daniel／Haruta／Hamin／Charlie／Jaewon
#### B. W.O.W!（Way Outta Walls）：練習室の外で“壁を越える”自主制作
SMTOWN OFFICIAL JAPANによると、**W.O.W!＝Way Outta Walls**で、練習生が練習室を出て驚きの体験をしながら壁を乗り越えるコンセプトです。**第1期メンバーはDANIEL、KASSHO、KACHIN、TATA**、公開先はYouTubeの**SMTOWN Friends**と案内されています。 ([smtown-official.jp][4])
韓国側の報道では、**韓国観光公社の支援**で大田（テジョン）を背景にした文化体験回が含まれる点が補足されています。 ([뉴시스][3])
### 4) 公式情報と噂の切り分け
* 公式・確度高：25名公開／公式SNS＆トレーラー／Reply High Schoolの15名／W.O.W!のコンセプトと第1期メンバー。 ([Soompi][1])
* 未確定：最終デビュー組、デビュー時期、何チームがデビューするか等は、SMの公式発表まで“報道・観測”扱いが安全です。 ([네이트 뉴스][6])
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## Español
### 1) Qué es SMTR25 (y por qué se le llama “pool” de trainees)
SMTR25 es el **equipo/marca pública de trainees masculinos de SM Entertainment** para presentar y promocionar aprendices antes del debut mediante escenarios, perfiles y contenido oficial. SM **mostró a 25 integrantes** en SMTOWN LIVE 2025 en Seúl y más tarde abrió cuentas oficiales y un tráiler para continuar la promoción pre-debut. ([Soompi][1])
Por eso se entiende mejor como **“pool/roster”**: un conjunto de trainees del que, con el tiempo, SM puede **seleccionar** una o varias alineaciones de debut.
### 2) Piezas clave del ecosistema de SMTR25
* **Reply High School**: reality “time-slip” de crecimiento con **15 participantes**, divididos por clases temáticas (90s/00s/10s) para construir narrativa y familiaridad con cada trainee. ([Soompi][2])
* **W.O.W! (Way Outta Walls)**: contenido auto-producido tipo “club”, donde trainees salen del estudio y enfrentan experiencias nuevas; la comunicación oficial (SMTOWN Japón) define el concepto y fija el lanzamiento en SMTOWN Friends, con miembros de 1ª generación: **Daniel, Kassho, Kachin, Tata**. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
* Medios coreanos añaden que algunos episodios se hicieron con **apoyo de la Korea Tourism Organization** y con enfoque cultural en **Daejeon**; VisitKorea incluso publicó un itinerario “fan tour” asociado a esa ruta. ([뉴시스][3])
### 3) Qué está confirmado vs. qué es especulación
Confirmado: 25 trainees presentados, cuentas oficiales y tráiler; lista de 15 en Reply High School; concepto y lineup de W.O.W! (1ª gen). ([Soompi][1])
No confirmado: fecha exacta de debut, lineup final, y si debutará una sola unidad o varias desde el pool; hay reportes recientes que lo discuten, pero no sustituyen un anuncio oficial de SM. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
---
## Français
### 1) SMTR25 : définition claire (une “vitrine” de trainees, pas un groupe final)
SMTR25 correspond à **l’équipe/label public de trainees masculins de SM Entertainment**, conçu pour présenter des apprentis avant leurs débuts via scènes, profils et contenus officiels. SM a d’abord **révélé 25 trainees** à SMTOWN LIVE 2025 à Séoul, puis a lancé des comptes officiels et un trailer afin d’étendre la promotion pré-début. ([Soompi][1])
Il faut donc le lire comme un **vivier (pool/roster)** : SM peut ensuite former une (ou plusieurs) lineup(s) de début à partir de ce vivier.
### 2) Les deux leviers de contenu les plus structurants
* **Reply High School** : variété “time-slip” axée sur la croissance, avec **15 participants** répartis en classes 90s/00s/10s ; c’est un dispositif pour installer des personnalités et une narration autour de la trajectoire vers le début. ([Soompi][2])
* **W.O.W! (Way Outta Walls)** : contenu auto-produit où les trainees sortent de la salle d’entraînement pour vivre des expériences “hors murs”. L’annonce SMTOWN Japon précise le concept et les membres de la 1ère génération (**Daniel, Kassho, Kachin, Tata**) sur la chaîne **SMTOWN Friends**. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
Des médias coréens ajoutent le soutien de la **Korea Tourism Organization** et l’intégration d’épisodes culturels à **Daejeon** ; VisitKorea propose même un parcours “fan tour” lié à cette thématique. ([뉴시스][3])
### 3) Discipline “faits vs rumeurs”
Faits solides : révélation des 25, lancement des canaux officiels, liste des 15 de Reply High School, concept/lineup de W.O.W!. ([Soompi][1])
Rumeurs/observations : calendrier exact des débuts, lineup final, nombre d’unités à débuter ; certains articles récents en parlent, mais cela reste non officiel tant que SM n’annonce rien. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
[1]: https://www.soompi.com/article/1733724wpp/watch-sm-introduces-new-trainee-team-smtr25-with-official-trailer-film-social-media-accounts "Update: SM Releases Profile Photos For SMTR25 Trainees Haruta And Hyunjun | Soompi"
[2]: https://www.soompi.com/article/1784937wpp/sm-male-trainee-team-smtr25-to-star-in-new-reality-show "Update: SM's Male Trainee Team SMTR25 To Launch Reality Show \"Reply High School\" + Unveils Profiles | Soompi"
[3]: https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20251003_0003355304 "SMTR25, 첫 자체 콘텐츠 'W.O.W!' 10일 론칭 :: 공감언론 뉴시스 :: "
[4]: https://smtown-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=QtHTZ7PLSdk%3D "SMTR25、初の自主制作コンテンツ「W.O.W!」を公開！ – SMTOWN OFFICIAL JAPAN[SMTJ]"
[5]: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/sp/HallyuNew/contentsView.do?dataSetId=76&vcontsId=250615 "A Day in Daejeon from SMTR25’s POV : VISITKOREA :: Hallyu with you"
[6]: https://news.nate.com/view/20260107n14455?utm_source=chatgpt.com "알디원부터 SMTR25, 2026년 대형 신인 보이그룹 러시"
SMTR25 (SM 남자 연습생 풀) — 심층 정리
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## English
### 1) What “SMTR25” is (and what it is not)
**SMTR25 is SM Entertainment’s public-facing male trainee team/brand**, created to introduce and promote a set of male trainees before debut through performances, official content, and social channels. SM first **revealed 25 members** of this male trainee team at **SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul**, and later launched official social media + a trailer film to continue pre-debut promotions. ([Soompi][1])
Crucially, **SMTR25 should be understood as a “trainee pool/roster” rather than a fixed idol group**:
* It is a **pipeline**: trainees can be featured, tested, and gradually introduced.
* Debut can happen via **sub-units/selected lineups** drawn from the pool (or alongside unrevealed trainees), depending on the company’s strategy and readiness.
* Until SM announces an official debut lineup/name, **SMTR25 ≠ a confirmed final debut group** (it is the branded umbrella for trainees being promoted).
### 2) How SM rolled it out: a practical timeline
**Public debut (concert stage):**
* SM unveiled the **25 members** at **SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul**. ([Soompi][1])
* SMTR25 then continued appearing on the SMTOWN LIVE tour stages (Mexico City, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo are specifically referenced in coverage). ([Soompi][2])
**Official “pre-debut marketing” launch (online):**
* On **March 31, 2025 (midnight KST)**, SM launched official SMTR25 social accounts and released an official trailer film (Soompi’s report describes this rollout and the intent to continue performances/content). ([Soompi][1])
**Content expansion into variety/reality formats:**
* “Reply High School” (응답하라 하이스쿨) — a “time-slip growth variety” reality show concept featuring 15 trainees — was announced with profiles released. ([Soompi][2])
* “W.O.W!” — a self-produced/original content series built around trainees doing “club activities” outside the practice room, including episodes supported by the Korea Tourism Organization and featuring Daejeon cultural travel. ([뉴시스][3])
### 3) Key official/near-official content pillars you should know
#### A. “Reply High School” (응답하라 하이스쿨): the structured “showcase + narrative” format
Soompi describes the show as a **time-slip growth variety**: 15 participants enter a school setting to search for “the answer to their debut,” and are sorted into classes themed around the **1990s / 2000s / 2010s**, experiencing culture and emotions of each era. ([Soompi][2])
**15 participants (as published in the profiles):** ([Soompi][2])
* **’90s Class:** Nicholas (US), Kassho (Japan), Justin (Japan), Hyunjun (Korea), Woolin (Korea)
* **’00s Class:** Hanbi (Korea), Songha (Korea), Kachin (Thailand), Sadaharu (Japan), Tata (Thailand)
* **’10s Class:** Daniel (Korea), Haruta (Japan), Hamin (Korea), Charlie (Thailand/UK), Jaewon (Korea)
This structure is important because it signals SM’s intent to **build familiarity, personality recognition, and narrative attachment**—a common pre-debut conversion path from “viewer → fan → supporter.”
#### B. “W.O.W!” (Way Outta Walls): the “outside-the-practice-room” authenticity play
Official SMTOWN Japan communication frames **W.O.W! = “Way Outta Walls”**: trainees step out of the practice room, try surprising experiences, and “overcome various walls.” It specifies the **first-season (1st gen) members** as **DANIEL, KASSHO, KACHIN, TATA**, and states releases on the **SMTOWN Friends YouTube channel** starting **October 10, 2025 (Friday 6pm)**, with **behind footage on Saturdays**. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
Korean reporting (Newsis) aligns on the concept, identifies the same 1st gen lineup, and adds that **some episodes were produced with support from the Korea Tourism Organization**, featuring a **Daejeon-based cultural experience/travel format**. ([뉴시스][3])
The Korea Tourism Organization/VisitKorea also published a Daejeon “fan tour” itinerary explicitly built around following SMTR25’s Daejeon route. ([VISITKOREA - Imagine Your Korea][5])
**Operational nuance (schedule):** some announcements differ on the exact Saturday “behind” release time; treat Friday 6pm (KST/JST) as the stable anchor and verify the latest upload cadence on the channel itself. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
### 4) The “SMTR25 = trainee pool” logic (why it matters)
If you interpret SMTR25 as a pool, several things become easier to understand:
* **Why only some trainees get heavy exposure at first:** SM can concentrate attention on a subset while keeping optionality for future lineup optimization.
* **Why multiple formats exist (concert stage + intro films + reality show + self-produced series):** each format tests a different performance dimension—live stage readiness, camera presence, variety timing, interpersonal chemistry, language/global appeal.
* **Why “unrevealed trainees” still matter:** even the Reply High School concept explicitly includes previously unrevealed trainees participating alongside known members. ([Soompi][2])
### 5) What is confirmed vs. what is speculation (a disciplined reading)
**Confirmed (safe to treat as factual):**
* SM revealed **25 members** of SMTR25 at SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul, and later opened official social channels + trailer film. ([Soompi][1])
* SMTR25 activities include global SMTOWN LIVE stages (Mexico City / LA / London / Tokyo are repeatedly referenced). ([Soompi][2])
* Reply High School’s **15 participants** and class structure, and W.O.W!’s **concept + 1st gen lineup**, are explicitly published. ([Soompi][2])
**Not confirmed (treat as media talk until SM says so):**
* Exact debut date, final lineup size, group name, and whether one or multiple teams will debut from the broader pool. Some recent entertainment reporting suggests multi-team outcomes, but it remains non-official reporting. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
### 6) Practical tracking checklist (to stay accurate without getting dragged by rumors)
* **Anchor on primary channels** created during the March 31 rollout (official social accounts + official video releases). ([Soompi][1])
* Use **Reply High School participant list** as the most concrete “who is currently being pushed” snapshot. ([Soompi][2])
* Treat **W.O.W! 1st gen** as “who SM wants you to emotionally attach to via long-form variety,” not automatically “final debut members.” ([smtown-official.jp][4])
* When you see “leaks/rumors,” ask two questions:
1. Is this information repeated by **credible outlets** (major Korean entertainment desks) or only by fandom accounts?
2. Does it match **the current official content emphasis** (who is appearing, who is being profiled, who is getting serial content)?
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## 한국어
### 1) SMTR25는 무엇인가: “고정 그룹”이 아니라 “공개형 연습생 풀(로스터)”
**SMTR25는 SM엔터테인먼트가 남자 연습생들을 ‘프리데뷔 단계에서 공개·프로모션’하기 위해 만든 공개형 팀/브랜딩**으로 보는 게 가장 정확합니다. SM은 **SMTOWN LIVE 2025(서울)**에서 **남자 연습생 팀 SMTR25의 25명**을 먼저 공개했고, 이후 **공식 SNS 계정과 트레일러 필름**을 론칭하며 온라인 프로모션을 확장했습니다. ([Soompi][1])
핵심은 이겁니다. **SMTR25 = 최종 데뷔조 확정 그룹이 아니라, 데뷔 후보군(연습생 풀)을 시장에 노출시키는 “우산(umbrella)” 브랜드**입니다.
따라서 “SMTR25 안에서 선발/조합이 바뀔 수 있다”는 전제 위에서 콘텐츠를 읽어야 오해가 줄어듭니다.
### 2) 공개 흐름(타임라인)으로 보면 더 명확해진다
* **2025년 1월:** SMTOWN LIVE 2025(서울) 무대에서 25명 공개. ([Soompi][1])
* **2025년 3월 31일(자정 KST):** 공식 SNS 계정 다수 론칭 + 트레일러 공개(온라인 프리데뷔 프로모션 본격화). ([Soompi][1])
* 이후 **SMTOWN LIVE 투어 무대(멕시코시티/LA/런던/도쿄 등)**에도 참여했다는 보도가 반복됩니다. ([Soompi][2])
* **리얼리티/예능형 콘텐츠**로 확장: ‘응답하라 하이스쿨(Reply High School)’과 ‘W.O.W!’가 대표 축입니다. ([Soompi][2])
### 3) SMTR25의 “두 축 콘텐츠”를 이해하면 현재 구도가 보인다
#### A. ‘응답하라 하이스쿨’(Reply High School): “데뷔 서사 + 인물 각인” 장치
Soompi 기준으로, 이 프로그램은 **타임슬립형 성장 예능** 콘셉트입니다. 연습생 15명이 학교에 들어가 **데뷔의 답을 찾아가는 과정**을 그리고, **90년대/00년대/10년대 콘셉트 반**으로 나뉘어 각 시대의 문화·감정을 체험하는 구조로 설명됩니다. ([Soompi][2])
**공개된 15인(프로필 기준):** ([Soompi][2])
* **’90s Class:** Nicholas(미국), Kassho(일본), Justin(일본), Hyunjun(한국), Woolin(한국)
* **’00s Class:** Hanbi(한국), Songha(한국), Kachin(태국), Sadaharu(일본), Tata(태국)
* **’10s Class:** Daniel(한국), Haruta(일본), Hamin(한국), Charlie(태국/영국), Jaewon(한국)
이 명단은 “지금 SM이 최소한 **캐릭터·서사를 붙여 공개적으로 밀고 있는 범위**”를 보여주는 매우 실용적인 스냅샷입니다.
#### B. ‘W.O.W!’(Way Outta Walls): “연습실 밖의 리얼/케미”를 파는 자체 콘텐츠
SMTOWN OFFICIAL JAPAN 공지에 따르면 **W.O.W! = Way Outta Walls**로, 연습생들이 연습실 밖에서 다양한 경험을 하며 “벽을 넘어서는” 동아리 활동 콘셉트입니다. **1기 멤버는 DANIEL, KASSHO, KACHIN, TATA**로 명시되고, **2025년 10월 10일**부터 **YouTube SMTOWN Friends 채널**에서 정규편이 공개된다고 안내합니다. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
국내 보도(뉴시스)는 같은 콘셉트/1기 멤버를 확인해주며, **일부 회차가 한국관광공사 지원 제작**이고 **대전 배경 문화 체험(하이브리드 여행기)**가 포함된다고 추가합니다. ([뉴시스][3])
한국관광공사(VisitKorea)도 SMTR25의 대전 동선을 따라가는 **팬 투어 코스**를 별도 콘텐츠로 소개했습니다. ([VISITKOREA - Imagine Your Korea][5])
### 4) “SM 남자 연습생 풀” 관점에서 SMTR25를 읽는 법
* **노출 집중(선택과 집중):** 25명 전원을 동일 강도로 미는 것이 아니라, 시기마다 **콘텐츠 축(프로필/리얼리티/자체콘텐츠)**에 맞춰 주목도를 조절하는 방식입니다.
* **데뷔 전 검증:** 콘서트 무대는 퍼포먼스/팀워크, 리얼리티는 캐릭터/팬덤 결속, 자체 콘텐츠는 예능감/현장 적응력을 검증합니다. ([Soompi][2])
* **“미공개 연습생”의 존재:** Reply High School 설명 자체가 **SMTR25 일부 + 미공개 연습생까지 총 15명**으로 구성된다고 밝힙니다. ([Soompi][2])
### 5) 확정 정보 vs. 추정/관측(루머) 구분
* **확정:** 25명 공개, 공식 SNS/트레일러 론칭, Reply High School 15인 명단, W.O.W! 콘셉트/1기 멤버/플랫폼. ([Soompi][1])
* **비확정:** 데뷔 시점/최종 데뷔조/팀 수(한 팀 vs 여러 팀) 등은 SM 공식 발표 전까지는 관측에 불과합니다. 최근 기사들은 다양한 가능성을 언급하지만 “보도” 단계로 취급하는 것이 안전합니다. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
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## 日本語
### 1) SMTR25とは何か（固定グループではなく“公開型の練習生プール”）
SMTR25は、**SM ENTERTAINMENTが男子練習生をデビュー前から公開・プロモーションするための“公開型チーム／ブランド”**として理解するのが最も正確です。SMはまずSMTOWN LIVE 2025（ソウル）で**25名**を公開し、その後に**公式SNSアカウントとトレーラーフィルム**を立ち上げました。 ([Soompi][1])
つまり、SMTR25は「最終デビュー組が確定した1グループ」ではなく、**将来のデビュー候補をまとめて見せる“傘（umbrella）”**です。
### 2) 展開の流れ（タイムラインで理解する）
* 2025年1月：SMTOWN LIVE 2025（ソウル）で25名を公開。 ([Soompi][1])
* 2025年3月31日（KST）：公式SNS＆トレーラー公開でオンライン施策を拡大。 ([Soompi][1])
* その後、SMTOWN LIVEツアー（メキシコシティ／LA／ロンドン／東京）でのステージ露出が言及されています。 ([Soompi][2])
* さらに、リアリティ番組や自主制作コンテンツへ拡張。 ([Soompi][2])
### 3) 主要コンテンツ2本柱
#### A. Reply High School（応答せよ ハイスクール）：物語とキャラ浸透
番組は“タイムスリップ成長バラエティ”として説明され、15名が**デビューの答えを探す**学校設定に入り、**90年代／00年代／10年代**のクラスに分かれて文化体験を積む構造です。 ([Soompi][2])
**公開された15名（クラス別）：** ([Soompi][2])
* ’90s：Nicholas／Kassho／Justin／Hyunjun／Woolin
* ’00s：Hanbi／Songha／Kachin／Sadaharu／Tata
* ’10s：Daniel／Haruta／Hamin／Charlie／Jaewon
#### B. W.O.W!（Way Outta Walls）：練習室の外で“壁を越える”自主制作
SMTOWN OFFICIAL JAPANによると、**W.O.W!＝Way Outta Walls**で、練習生が練習室を出て驚きの体験をしながら壁を乗り越えるコンセプトです。**第1期メンバーはDANIEL、KASSHO、KACHIN、TATA**、公開先はYouTubeの**SMTOWN Friends**と案内されています。 ([smtown-official.jp][4])
韓国側の報道では、**韓国観光公社の支援**で大田（テジョン）を背景にした文化体験回が含まれる点が補足されています。 ([뉴시스][3])
### 4) 公式情報と噂の切り分け
* 公式・確度高：25名公開／公式SNS＆トレーラー／Reply High Schoolの15名／W.O.W!のコンセプトと第1期メンバー。 ([Soompi][1])
* 未確定：最終デビュー組、デビュー時期、何チームがデビューするか等は、SMの公式発表まで“報道・観測”扱いが安全です。 ([네이트 뉴스][6])
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## Español
### 1) Qué es SMTR25 (y por qué se le llama “pool” de trainees)
SMTR25 es el **equipo/marca pública de trainees masculinos de SM Entertainment** para presentar y promocionar aprendices antes del debut mediante escenarios, perfiles y contenido oficial. SM **mostró a 25 integrantes** en SMTOWN LIVE 2025 en Seúl y más tarde abrió cuentas oficiales y un tráiler para continuar la promoción pre-debut. ([Soompi][1])
Por eso se entiende mejor como **“pool/roster”**: un conjunto de trainees del que, con el tiempo, SM puede **seleccionar** una o varias alineaciones de debut.
### 2) Piezas clave del ecosistema de SMTR25
* **Reply High School**: reality “time-slip” de crecimiento con **15 participantes**, divididos por clases temáticas (90s/00s/10s) para construir narrativa y familiaridad con cada trainee. ([Soompi][2])
* **W.O.W! (Way Outta Walls)**: contenido auto-producido tipo “club”, donde trainees salen del estudio y enfrentan experiencias nuevas; la comunicación oficial (SMTOWN Japón) define el concepto y fija el lanzamiento en SMTOWN Friends, con miembros de 1ª generación: **Daniel, Kassho, Kachin, Tata**. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
* Medios coreanos añaden que algunos episodios se hicieron con **apoyo de la Korea Tourism Organization** y con enfoque cultural en **Daejeon**; VisitKorea incluso publicó un itinerario “fan tour” asociado a esa ruta. ([뉴시스][3])
### 3) Qué está confirmado vs. qué es especulación
Confirmado: 25 trainees presentados, cuentas oficiales y tráiler; lista de 15 en Reply High School; concepto y lineup de W.O.W! (1ª gen). ([Soompi][1])
No confirmado: fecha exacta de debut, lineup final, y si debutará una sola unidad o varias desde el pool; hay reportes recientes que lo discuten, pero no sustituyen un anuncio oficial de SM. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
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## Français
### 1) SMTR25 : définition claire (une “vitrine” de trainees, pas un groupe final)
SMTR25 correspond à **l’équipe/label public de trainees masculins de SM Entertainment**, conçu pour présenter des apprentis avant leurs débuts via scènes, profils et contenus officiels. SM a d’abord **révélé 25 trainees** à SMTOWN LIVE 2025 à Séoul, puis a lancé des comptes officiels et un trailer afin d’étendre la promotion pré-début. ([Soompi][1])
Il faut donc le lire comme un **vivier (pool/roster)** : SM peut ensuite former une (ou plusieurs) lineup(s) de début à partir de ce vivier.
### 2) Les deux leviers de contenu les plus structurants
* **Reply High School** : variété “time-slip” axée sur la croissance, avec **15 participants** répartis en classes 90s/00s/10s ; c’est un dispositif pour installer des personnalités et une narration autour de la trajectoire vers le début. ([Soompi][2])
* **W.O.W! (Way Outta Walls)** : contenu auto-produit où les trainees sortent de la salle d’entraînement pour vivre des expériences “hors murs”. L’annonce SMTOWN Japon précise le concept et les membres de la 1ère génération (**Daniel, Kassho, Kachin, Tata**) sur la chaîne **SMTOWN Friends**. ([smtown-official.jp][4])
Des médias coréens ajoutent le soutien de la **Korea Tourism Organization** et l’intégration d’épisodes culturels à **Daejeon** ; VisitKorea propose même un parcours “fan tour” lié à cette thématique. ([뉴시스][3])
### 3) Discipline “faits vs rumeurs”
Faits solides : révélation des 25, lancement des canaux officiels, liste des 15 de Reply High School, concept/lineup de W.O.W!. ([Soompi][1])
Rumeurs/observations : calendrier exact des débuts, lineup final, nombre d’unités à débuter ; certains articles récents en parlent, mais cela reste non officiel tant que SM n’annonce rien. ([네이트 뉴스][6])
[1]: https://www.soompi.com/article/1733724wpp/watch-sm-introduces-new-trainee-team-smtr25-with-official-trailer-film-social-media-accounts "Update: SM Releases Profile Photos For SMTR25 Trainees Haruta And Hyunjun | Soompi"
[2]: https://www.soompi.com/article/1784937wpp/sm-male-trainee-team-smtr25-to-star-in-new-reality-show "Update: SM's Male Trainee Team SMTR25 To Launch Reality Show \"Reply High School\" + Unveils Profiles | Soompi"
[3]: https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20251003_0003355304 "SMTR25, 첫 자체 콘텐츠 'W.O.W!' 10일 론칭 :: 공감언론 뉴시스 :: "
[4]: https://smtown-official.jp/news/detail.php?nid=QtHTZ7PLSdk%3D "SMTR25、初の自主制作コンテンツ「W.O.W!」を公開！ – SMTOWN OFFICIAL JAPAN[SMTJ]"
[5]: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/sp/HallyuNew/contentsView.do?dataSetId=76&vcontsId=250615 "A Day in Daejeon from SMTR25’s POV : VISITKOREA :: Hallyu with you"
[6]: https://news.nate.com/view/20260107n14455?utm_source=chatgpt.com "알디원부터 SMTR25, 2026년 대형 신인 보이그룹 러시"