BONUS: THE TRACE MYSTERY LOG
Platform: X (formerly Twitter)
Post by: @K-PopStalker99
(Image: A high-quality candid of Haru standing by a lamp post. He's wearing the oversized designer hoodie and shorts. Beside him, a tall figure in a mask and bucket hat is leaning slightly toward him as they wait for a taxi.)
Caption: Spotted this guy standing in front of the TRace building today. Is he a new trainee? Visuals are insane. 🫠 #TRace #NewTrainee #KpopRumors
Replies ():
@biassed_ji: Wait... who is the guy in the mask next to him?
@idol_tracker to biassed_ji : Probably just another trainee.
@raiven_star: Wait a minute. Zoom in on the masked guy. Those eyes look familiar...
@K-net_truth to raiven_star: It looks like Raiven. The height and the way he stands? That's 100% him.
@minty_fresh to K-net_truth: NO WAY. why would he be with a trainee?
@blue_velvet: Whoever the buzzcut guy is, his bone structure is 10/10. He looks like a 90s movie star.
@trainee_stan: Is he in the lineup for the new boy group TRace announced for next year?
@starlight_00: I heard the new group has a "rugged" concept. He fits it perfectly.
@raiven_closet: GUYS. The masked guy is wearing the limited edition Marvin vest. Raiven wore that in his last dance practice video. IT IS HIM.
@jyp_enthusiast: If Raiven is personally seeing him off to a taxi, he must be the "Golden Trainee" of the next generation.
@haters_gon_hate: Probably just a manager. Why are y'all reaching?
@visual_king to haters_gon_hate: Manager? With those visuals? If he's a manager, I'm applying for a job at TRace today.
@global_fan_1: Does he have an Instagram? I need to follow him immediately.
@K-PopStalker99 to global_fan_1: No SNS found yet. He's totally anonymous. A "hidden card" maybe?
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Platform: TheQoo (Hot Category)
Title: [HOT] The "TRace Mystery Guy" who was seen with Raiven today
Comments ():
User 405: His face is so small... and the buzzcut makes him look so masculine. We need more of this in K-pop.
User 112: If Raiven is his mentor, the talent level must be crazy.
User 890: He doesn't look like a typical trainee. He has a very "actor" aura.
User 334: Is it just me or do they look close? Look at the way the masked guy (Raiven) is looking at him.
User 667: I work near TRace and I saw them in the cafeteria. They were eating with Suho and Neo!
User 221 to User 667: ^ WAIT, REALLY? Raiven went to the cafeteria? That's the real miracle here.
User 445: I bet he's a lead actor for a new MV.
User 009: I hope he isn't another "visual only" idol. We need vocals.
User 771: Look at his hands. Very manly. I'm stanning already.
User 552: Is he the one who's supposed to be in the "Gyeongseong High" Season 6? I heard they cast a newcomer.
User 101: @User 552 No way, that role is too big for a literal nobody.
User 332: His style is so good. The hoodie fits him perfectly.
User 889: My friend saw them too. She said the atmosphere between them was very "healing."
User 123: I'm calling it now: he's the "It Boy" of 2026.
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Platform: TikTok
User: @K-PopSidekick
(Video: A zoomed-in, slowed-down edit of the X photo, transitioning to Raiven's previous "Marvin" outfit photos for proof. Background music: A slowed-down version of a Redraft hit song.)
Text on Screen: New TRace Trainee? 🧐 Raiven spotted acting as a mentor/bodyguard! Who is he??
Top Comments ():
@user9928: THE CAPTION IS SENDING ME. "Mentor/Bodyguard" 😭
@raivenswife: If Raiven likes him, I like him. Period.
@kpop_analysis: Notice how Raiven is wearing a mask but Buzzcut Guy isn't? TRace is definitely testing his public reaction.
@sunny_dayz: He looks so tall. TRace is really collecting giants these days.
@dark_vibe: He gives me "bad boy with a heart of gold" vibes.
@jessica_k: Why am I blushing just looking at a blurry photo? 💀
@dance_machine: If he can dance, it's over for everyone else.
@miso_soup: Plot twist: He's Raiven's long-lost brother.
@hater101: Overhyped already and he hasn't even spoken. 🙄
@fan_girl_4ever: @hater101 Let us enjoy things! Look at that jawline!
@tokyo_drift: The way he's looking at the road... he looks so lost but cool at the same time.
@trace_official_fan: Please debut him soon! I'm saving my money already!
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Platform: Weibo (Trending Topic: #TRaceMysteryTrainee)
Comments ():
Dragon_Eye: The Korean netizens are calling him "The 90s Visual." I see it. Very classic.
Lulu_66: He has a "wild" energy compared to the flower boys. Very refreshing.
K-Drama_Queen: I hope he's an actor. I want to see him in a uniform.
User_992: Raiven actually looks relaxed in the photo. This guy must be special.
Silver_Cloud: Is he Chinese? He has that classic high-end look.
Peachy_Momo: No, he looks very Korean. Like a young soldier.
Music_Lover: TRace stock is going up tomorrow just because of this photo haha.
Xiao_Zhan_Fan: If he's in the next group, they will be monsters on the charts.
Rainy_Day: I'm more interested in the hoodie. It's sold out everywhere now because people found the brand.
Star_Gazer: The "Mystery Guy" effect is real.
Fated_Love: Look at his buzzcut. It's so tidy. He looks very disciplined.
Gossip_Girl_China: I heard he was seen with the CEO's assistant too. He's definitely a high-priority trainee.