Kakao Entertainment and SM Unveil First UK Boy Group 'Dear Alice' for the First Time

Group photo of Dear Alice. From the left: Dexter Greenwood, James Sharp, Blaise Noon, Oliver Quinn, Reese Carter.
[Photo by Moon&Back Media]

SM Entertainment (SM) and Kakao Entertainment's North American joint venture has unveiled a boy group making their debut in the UK.

According to industry sources on the 2nd, the UK boy group 'DEAR ALICE,' launched through a partnership between the North American joint venture and UK entertainment company MOON&BACK (M&B), held a press conference the day before.

At the event, the first episode and performance video of the six-part TV series "Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience," which documents DEAR ALICE's growth process leading up to their debut later this month, were revealed. Additionally, the team name and the five members were introduced for the first time.

DEAR ALICE is a five-member group consisting of Blaze Noon, Dexter Greenwood, James Sharp, Oliver Quinn, and Rhys Carter, with an average age of 21.

At the press conference, Greenwood said, "Training at SM was an incredible journey for everyone," adding, "We received amazing support from the executives and Korean staff, which allowed us to have new experiences. Through this process, an amazing TV program and the birth of our team became possible."

Sharp, the eldest member of DEAR ALICE, mentioned, "My aunt is a passionate K-Pop fan and actually runs a fan page, providing me with a lot of information," and added, "My favorite group is RISE. I think they are truly an amazing group."

The TV series Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience captures DEAR ALICE's 100-day stay in Seoul for training and their growth as musicians.

Meanwhile, DEAR ALICE will officially begin their activities starting with the series Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience, which will be broadcast on the UK’s BBC later this month. They plan to actively promote not only in the UK but also on the global music stage.

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