Shotaro entered to NCT after only 3 months of training in SM Entertainment, a lot of netizens were mad about it, but also many people cheered his dancing skills.
A couple days ago, a pupportedly ex-classmate of Shotaro posted via twitter:
“Shotaro was a top-class dancer in our school. He danced as a backup dancer for many artists, even GACKT. His dance doesn’t go wrong, but the isolation, toe usage, and the feeling of grooves are already different and awesome. Shotaro was always kind and gentle, he treated everyone without discrimination.“
And he added:
“He’s a person who truly loves dancing and continues to work hard. I understand that Shotaro was recognized by SM and put into NCT. I think you be able to see why he is on stage. Shotaro dances brightly as if it was the most fun thing in the world.
And he is a person who will surely grow and receive more stimulation within NCT. Since he is a very good person, i hope that all of you still supporting Shotaro”
It seems like Shotaro is a very nice person, also, he is 5’8 and has a good sense of fashion.

