P NATION's youngest trainee, Tanaka Koki, will not be debuting with the rest of the team members. This news comes after several debates erupted among netizens who were concerned about his age.The agency selected seven participants: Eun Hwi, Cheon Jun Hyuk, Oh Sung Jun, Choi Tae Hun, Jang Hyun Soo, Tanaka Koki, and Woo Kyung Jun from LOUD to debut as its first boy group .P NATION's LOUD trainee Tanaka Koki makes headlines yet againPark Jin-young's JYP and Psy's P NATION together began a boy group project in November, 2020. Various participants with different nationalities and strengths were chosen and presented on stage for a boy group debut.Soon after, the agency posted pictures of the group on its official social media handles. Fans quickly expressed their opinions on the decision to debut Tanaka Koki in K-pop’s vigorous and competitive industry.On January 24, 2022, the agency released an official statement announcing that Tanaka Koki would no longer be debuting with LOUD. The label said:"Hello. This is P NATION. First of all, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of you for your love and interest in our upcoming idol group selected through the SBS program LOUD.""With this notice, we would like to inform you of TANAKA KOKI’s next steps and plans for the future. Since his appearance on the SBS program LOUD, KOKI joined P NATION and has been training in preparing for his debut with a sincere and passionate attitude.""After much deliberation, KOKI himself, his parents, and the agency have collectively agreed that it would be in KOKI’s best interests to pursue further training before making his official debut. Although KOKI will not be a member of the upcoming idol group debuting through the SBS program LOUD, he will continue with P NATION in honing his skills to ensure that his performance will embody his full potential.""Our agency is committed to providing full support for KOKI in all stages of his development as an artist, including comprehensive training and care, until he is ready for his official debut. We are confident in KOKI’s ability to fulfil his dream, with his indisputable talent and tenacity. At this time, we ask for your continued support and love for TANAKA KOKI, who will continue to grow and evolve with P NATION. Thank you."PNATION LOUD@PNATION_LOUD[] 안녕하세요.P NATION입니다.#PNATION #피네이션8:30 AM · Jan 24, 2022135034707[📣] 안녕하세요.P NATION입니다.#PNATION #피네이션 https://t.co/p5FLoRnCAlWhile the other group members are falling in the age range of 16 to 19 years, Tanaka Koki is 12-years-old in Korean age. Some fans have stated that despite Tanaka ranking number one out of 70+ contestants, and his incredible talent, it only seems fit for him to gain more training.Fan reactions to Tanaka Koki's latest newsOn the other side of the spectrum, fans of the show and group took to Twitterverse to express their support and shower Koki with positivity. They wished him the best for his future endeavors and trust Psy to take good care of him.lila 라일라@twinklekyungjunour fav maknae, TANAKA KOKI you’ll always in our heart we love you thank you so much for everything. i hope you will success in the future you’re such a talented boy 🥺 we will always PROTECT you no matter what <39:43 AM · Jan 24, 20223411our fav maknae, TANAKA KOKI ❤️ you’ll always in our heart we love you thank you so much for everything. i hope you will success in the future you’re such a talented boy 🥺 we will always PROTECT you no matter what <3 https://t.co/wAbMdsCrt1Deka. 사랑하는 고기 🍖🍖@lTanakaKokiit was a beautiful journey, really. well... in this page, i must believe your parents and ofc koki itself. i have no words tbh. but, as always, much obligated for existing, darl.2:23 AM · Jan 24, 20224514it was a beautiful journey, really. well... in this page, i must believe your parents and ofc koki itself. i have no words tbh. but, as always, much obligated for existing, darl. https://t.co/WfXAfjLl3yLuKas. P09@eddysblowWE LOVE YOU, TANAKA KOKIlourdes will always support you. We will be waiting for your debut!! #WeLoveYouKoki #TanakaKoki9:21 AM · Jan 24, 20224521WE LOVE YOU, TANAKA KOKIlourdes will always support you. We will be waiting for your debut!! #WeLoveYouKoki #TanakaKoki https://t.co/fYXfzntya1Yeyen Natalia🧸@yeyen32002448Moment of Lucky Seven Pnation Team..we will always miss you Tanaka Koki..thank you for giving me a lot of smiles on my day.Don't give up and chase your dreams..we proud of you..kiss and hug from me#TanakaKoki @OfficialPnation @PNATION_LOUD7:05 AM · Jan 24, 20221Moment of Lucky Seven Pnation Team..we will always miss you Tanaka Koki..thank you for giving me a lot of smiles on my day.Don't give up and chase your dreams..we proud of you..kiss and hug from me🍖🍖#TanakaKoki @OfficialPnation @PNATION_LOUD https://t.co/AhwkM4vGYW스휘트 | master eunhwi 🏁 🎂 고키 생일 곧 01.29.09. 🎂@han_jinsolkoki has something to tell you, my fellow louders 🤗#TanakaKoki #고키 #KOKI #コウキ#PNATION_LOUD #PNATION @PNATION_LOUD1:26 AM · Jan 24, 202214657koki has something to tell you, my fellow louders 🤗#TanakaKoki #고키 #KOKI #コウキ#PNATION_LOUD #PNATION @PNATION_LOUD https://t.co/Yi5hw7sor4»♡«𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞𝐧—♡!@karumikoyummSo proud of you to have come this far #pnation #loud #TanakaKoki5:37 AM · Jan 24, 202231So proud of you to have come this far #pnation #loud #TanakaKoki https://t.co/uEkX0pFBFTMeanwhile, LOUD performed their title track 180 Degrees on the grand finale of the show on September 11, 2021. The other members of LOUD will proceed to make their first debut and fans are looking forward to their new journey.