Recently, HYBE's official YouTube channel uploaded the documentary "Make It Look Easy" by Kpop girl group LE SSERAFIM .
This documentary documents LE SSERAFIM's time over the past year, from practicing on stage at the end of 2022 to preparing for their 3rd mini album "EASY" released in 2024.
In particular, member Sakura's segment attracted attention. According to Sports Chosun, Sakura cried and regretted her decision to become an idol. The female idol also revealed that she lost confidence because of criticism.
She shed tears at the difficulties of practicing and said, "I don't understand why I chose to be an idol." Is it necessary?
It's not that choosing to become an idol was a wrong decision, but I wondered if becoming an idol was really the best job for me. Whenever I make a mistake, I think that if I choose another path, I can also be good at something.”
Sakura continued: "No matter what anyone says, what makes me feel the most excited and happy is this job. So I feel it's not right that I doubt and question myself because I don't have talent." .
At first I didn't think like that, but when I heard what people said, I sometimes thought about it for a long time. Then I wondered why I had to cry and fight so much but still chose to be an idol."
However, Korean audiences reacted quite negatively to these shares.
Despite Sakura's tears, netizens hardly felt any pity for an idol who makes a lot of money doing what others can only dream of. Netizens criticized both Sakura and HYBE for playing the victim.
Some viewers commented on Nate:
“Then you should quit your job. Expressing such emotions does not mean improved vocal ability. It's serious that she sings worse than a normal person."
"If she chooses a career that is in the public eye, she should give it her all. It's like she's making fun of her fans."
"If a singer can't sing, what's the difference between being a dancer?"
In the online community, Sakura's songwriting skills also received a lot of criticism.
