Because they are trainees (not debuted idols), the pressure is different. They aren't starving; they are miserably efficient . One friend, Soojin, showed me her "fuel" for the day: a protein shake, three pieces of grilled chicken breast, and a single sweet potato. She eats this every day to keep her "visual line" for the monthly evaluations.
The K-pop industry is highly competitive, and the pressure to debut can be overwhelming. Trainees often feel like they're under a microscope, with their every move being scrutinized by fans, media, and their agency. "I've seen them stress about their weight, their appearance, their performances," says the author. "They're always worried about not being good enough." my sisters idol trainee friends
They are not "having fun." They are investing in a lottery ticket called debut . Only about 1 in 10 of their friends will actually make it to a stage. Because they are trainees (not debuted idols), the
The first thing I learned? These girls don’t feel like students . They feel like exhausted entrepreneurs. She eats this every day to keep her
To Yuna, Soojin, and Haeun— fighting! And stop stealing my sister's hoodies.