Okay this is adorable and oddly practical — BEAT Interactive recently gave NEWBEAT a dedicated chopstick lesson, and fans are loving the attention to detail. The group posted photos showing each member’s chopstick posture, hand positioning, and general dining manners, and those pics quickly made the rounds online.
While idols are expected to train hard on dance, vocals, and stage presence, a focused class on how to use chopsticks properly is a sweet reminder that agencies also coach day-to-day etiquette that affects public image. The shared shots highlighted small habits — how members hold their chopsticks, sit at the table, and eat politely — details fans say help preserve the “idol illusion.”
Fan reactions were mostly positive, from: “There’s nothing bad in learning!” to notes that agencies these days really do teach all kinds of life skills. A few commenters even mentioned that other labels sometimes include similar etiquette lessons in training.
Quick context for fellow fans:
- NEWBEAT is a group under BEAT Interactive — this lesson was part of their company-led training/content.
- Idol training normally covers dance, vocals, languages, and etiquette — table manners can be part of that etiquette curriculum.
- Chopstick etiquette matters in Korean dining culture and is often tied to public image and manners.
- Fans have noted other agencies (some discussions point to JYP among them) also offer etiquette or life-skills sessions to trainees.
All in all, it’s a small but sweet peek into the kind of behind-the-scenes coaching idols get — practical, image-conscious, and kind of wholesome. Can’t wait to see NEWBEAT put their lessons to use on livestreams and variety shows!
Source: Koreaboo
