Rumors of the controversial Idol Company’s possible “Maknae” hit are rife

Amid the various idol companies, Yuehua Entertainment you have been the center of criticism and controversy. Especially with the treatment of their groups and idols who are in survival show groups, such as ZERO BASE ZONE.

However, the company seems to have sparked even more controversy after an X account posting information about the upcoming boy group received attention for a tweet.

In the post, the OP shared photos and videos of someone possibly connected to the company or the emerging group, and along with initials, explained that he was a make and 13 years old.

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Maknae
13 pic.twitter.com/Ynq9bAxrmJ

— THE YUEHUAZ (@YHNEWBG) February 10, 2026

It sparked outrage among fans that someone so young could be part of such an intense and sometimes toxic industry. In particular, with rumors surrounding the new group possibly containing members of ZEROBASEONE not renewing the group contract, it blew fans’ minds that someone as young as possible could be debuting with adults.

13 YEARS OLD? THE INDUSTRY IS CRAZY

— anne⁷ (@rickysthv) February 16, 2026

mad bc he could be 13 or born in 2013 and it would still be the same when i cry https://t.co/tHEIMNJ3H2

— cid 🎀 (@cidoodie) February 16, 2026

i am not standing a 13 year old https://t.co/vL1rNkxn2K

— neon ☭ (@chuucore) February 16, 2026

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Maknae
13 pic.twitter.com/Ynq9bAxrmJ

— THE YUEHUAZ (@YHNEWBG) February 10, 2026

Fans have pointed out that it is possible that the person is actually just a trainee and is not yet planning to debut. However, it still seems crazy to fans that someone so young is already getting ready to enter the idol industry.