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Who is Ha Min-gi? Everything You Need to Know as Sinjeon Heir Tteokbokki’s Idol Debut Under MBK Entertainment Sparks Mixed Reactions Online

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Who is Ha Min-gi? Everything You Need to Know as Sinjeon Heir Tteokbokki’s Idol Debut Under MBK Entertainment Sparks Mixed Reactions Online

On Tuesday, October 28, South Korean media Star News announced MBK Entertainment’s latest trainee, Ha Min-gi. The agency, also known as Moden Berry Korea, said the trainee is expected to debut in the second half of 2026 as part of a new K-pop boy group under MBK Entertainment.

Ha Min-gi is the first member of the upcoming group who will communicate with the public through various channels. Additionally, the report also explains that he was born in 2007. He is the grandson of Ha Sung-ho, founder and current chairman of Sinjeon Tteokbokki, a popular Korean street food brand that owns more than 800 franchises.

He also reportedly trained with SM Entertainment before joining MBK Entertainment. Other information revealed in the report includes that he is around 185 cm tall and is popular for his visuals. Following this announcement, many fans and netizens had mixed opinions on the intern’s debut, especially given his wealthy background.

Some people were excited to see what the intern had in store for them and were happy to see that the third generation heir of Sinjeon Tteokbokki embarked on a different journey to pursue his passion. However, others criticized the trainee by raising allegations of nepotism against him and stating that they were not interested in entertaining more privileged and wealthy trainees entering the K-pop industry.

Here are some reactions from Internet users on this subject:

He better take the nepotism allegations Annie is getting or I know you’re all misogynists.

Oh look we have another chaebol baby in the idol industry

The children of the chaebols are bored or something

On the other hand, some fans defended the intern and explained that he can’t be criticized just because of his storied past.

On the one hand, people who can take the risk of training for years and not debuting are children of chaebols. On the other hand, one can never be sure if they are debuting on their own merits or if their family has been pulling the strings and there is a more talented person who is not debuting.

the concept of having a grandfather who owns over 700 franchises but still chose to go into TS hell……………

It won’t do it because it’s not expensive Samsung, LG or Hyundai 😌😌😌

Everything We Know About MBK Entertainment’s New Trainee Ha Min-gi As Sinjeon Tteokbokki Prepares For Idol Debut

On Tuesday, October 28, Star News reported that MBK Entertainment revealed its new trainee, Ha Min-gi, who is the third generation heir of the popular South Korean fast food chain Sinjeon Tteokbeokki. According to the report, here is what agency MBK Entertainment expressed about its upcoming debut next year:

We plan to introduce a new boy group in the second half of 2026. Trainee Ha Min-gi will be the first to communicate with the public through different channels. We are grateful that the Sinjeon Tteokbokki family is actively supporting Ha Min-gi’s early preparations. We are currently devoting all our efforts to the formation of the new boy group, with the aim of launching in the second half of 2026.”

On the other hand, the trainee also expressed his thoughts on his upcoming debut and said that he is excited to connect with fans before officially entering the industry. This is what he said:

“I’m already excited to meet various fans. Even though I’m still a trainee, I want to become an artist and reach the audience with music that I put my whole heart into.”

Furthermore, MBK Entertainment is a South Korean record label and entertainment agency known under two names, Music Best Korea and Moden Berry Korea. While the agency was previously rumored to be the successor to TS Entertainment, it was later clarified that there was no legal or organizational connection between the two companies. It is only by coincidence that many former TS Entertainment employees are detained there.

The agency’s current artists are Seugeun, Somyu, Jain Ros and CAP. Therefore, fans and netizens are eagerly awaiting Ha Min-gi’s upcoming debut.