In today’s video, we’re talking about the shocking trend of K-pop trainees debuting before even finishing middle school. SM Entertainment’s new girl group Hearts2Hearts has stirred major controversy after reports revealed that 6 out of 8 members dropped out of middle school to pursue idol life. This raises serious questions about education in the K-pop industry, how young is too young to debut, and what happens when idols give up school for fame.

Why are these kids leaving basic education behind? Is debuting this early really necessary? And what does this mean for the future of the K-pop trainee system?

We break it all down in this fun, honest commentary video—because someone needs to say it.