Active Trainee’s Relationship Announcement And Dating Photos Trigger Mixed Reactions

Earlier this year, Boys II Planet aired, showing the selection process for an upcoming boy group.

Though the show ended with ALPHA DRIVE ONE‘s members being selected for debut, a spin-off was announced. Planet C: Home Race features trainees from C group, made up of Chinese participants, competing to debut in a shorter format survival show.

One of the trainees who is likely familiar with survival show watchers is Xue Suren. Aside from his appearances on the previously mentioned shows, he also competed in the 2018 survival show Under Nineteen, but was eliminated in the final episode.

Recently, a post by the idol, in which he announced his relationship status, has resurfaced.

In the post, made a few years ago, he announced to his fans that he had a girlfriend and that he would continue to work hard.

Everyone, I want to make an announcement—I have a girlfriend now!
First of all, I want to sincerely thank the “Surens” for all the love and support you’ve given me over the years. I know many people will feel unhappy when they see this news, but I want to say that I’m just an ordinary person too. Like anyone else, I can fall in love. I have my own life, and I really enjoy it. I have the family I love, the good friends I love, and now I also have her.
I hope no one attacks others—or attacks the people I care about—because of this. Everyone has different views and perspectives, and there’s no need to use words to attack people. You have the right to say what you want, but in my opinion, attacking others online with words is a very childish and foolish behavior.
I also hope the public doesn’t speculate about who she is. Please don’t pay too much attention—if there’s a chance, we’ll appear together someday!
Once again, thank you to the Surens. From when I was little until now, your encouragement and support have truly meant a lot to me—thank you so much.
To those who like me, I’ll continue to work hard. To those who don’t like me, or who used to like me, I still thank you as well. The world is so big, and being supported and liked by others is truly a very happy thing. Thank you all.

— Xu Suren

Additionally, photos of this relationship have also circulated.

While the information was brought up to cast the trainee in a negative light, many fans saw no issue with him having experienced a relationship. The fact that it was also publicly known knowledge was also mentioned in relation.