[ARTICLE] 261019 ‘We Go to the Bathroom in Age Order’… Lee Sooman’s 15-Member Group A2O SOUL Surprised by a Blunt Question on Junghee The 15-member rookie boy group A2O SOUL, introduced by producer Lee Sooman, brought laughter to listeners during their first radio appearance by revealing the practical realities of living together as a large group. With as many as 15 members sharing a living space, the group revealed that even the order for showering is strictly determined according to the traditional principle of respecting elders and seniority, drawing laughter from the audience. On October 19, A2O SOUL appeared as guests on MBC FM4U's Kim Shinyoung's Noon Song of Hope, where they met special DJ Sunny of Girls' Generation. From the moment they arrived for their first radio broadcast, A2O SOUL displayed the fresh and charming qualities of rookie idols. During the main broadcast, the members opened up about life in their shared accommodation, a topic arising from their unusual 15-member lineup. Sunny asked the members, “You're a large group. Since I started out in a 9-member group and later promoted as an 8-member group, I can relate to a lot of what you're going through. It must take a long time to get ready, and there aren't enough bathrooms, right?” The members reacted with surprise and nodded in agreement, making everyone laugh. When asked how they decided the order for using the bathroom and taking showers, the members answered: “We decide according to age.” They added that they also adjust the order flexibly depending on the day's schedule. For example, if a member has to leave early the following day, the others make arrangements so that person can shower first. Although having so many members comes with certain inconveniences, the members said there are also clear advantages. They emphasized the teamwork unique to a large group, explaining that having so many members allows them to hear a variety of opinions and perspectives. The conversation also turned to their debut song, “SUPERSTAR.” Looking back on the first time they heard the song, the members confessed that they wondered: “Can I become a superstar, too?” As a rookie group that had spent their trainee years preparing to debut while dreaming of becoming superstars, the song's lyrics held an especially meaningful significance for them. The members also expressed their gratitude for the help they received during their trainee days. They shared that whenever they faced difficult moments or had worries, Sunny, their senior, would approach them first, talk to them, and offer assistance. They expressed their appreciation for her kindness and support. The conversation also touched on the menu for their first group dinner. The members revealed their down-to-earth food preferences, naming Korean beef bulgogi and kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) as the dishes they wanted to eat. Meanwhile, A2O SOUL is a multinational 15-member boy group newly introduced by producer Lee Sooman. The members are MOON, SORA, SEOHA, THEO, GAKU, JUNE, HANSUNG, LUCIEN, SEE-ONE, ALURE, TAI, SONO, ZAI, AYDEN, and ZET. On October 12, the group held a global debut showcase alongside fellow group A2O LITE at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. They released their debut song, “SUPERSTAR,” on October 13 and began their promotional activities. “SUPERSTAR” was produced by Yoo Young-jin, Lee Sooman's longtime musical collaborator. The song reinterprets the synthesizer sounds of the 1980s in a modern style. SUNNY, who served as the radio DJ that day, is Lee Sooman's niece and a former SM Entertainment artist. She has now signed an exclusive contract with A2O Entertainment and is participating in training and producing education programs for new artists. On October 21, Sunny is also scheduled to meet A2O LITE, the junior group under the same agency, on the radio. trans: @A2OSOULBASE 🔗 m.entertain.naver.com/articl… #A2O #A2OSOUL #SUPERSTAR #A2OSOULBASE