In LE SSERAFIM's documentary, it was revealed the members were asked to diet before their debut. Curious about how the members reacted? Keep on reading for all the details.
LE SSERAFIM Asked to Diet Before Debut
On September 17, the third episode of the documentary "The World Is My Oyster," which reveals how LE SSERAFIM prepared for their debut, was uploaded on the official YouTube channel of HYBE Labels.
In the documentary, the LE SSERAFIM members practiced passionately, enduring the massive pressure of making their debut as "HYBE's first girl group."
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In episode three, HYBE's artist management team leader Kim Hyeong Eun brought the topic of diet control and self-management to the members. He told them,
"Those who have debuted before would know how important self-management is when an artist is promoting. Unfortunately, I do not think you were at one hundred percent in that aspect."
Kim Hyeong Eun continued to emphasize that members needed to lose weight, saying,
"As a company, we will do our best to provide you with the best means, but in the end, self-management is all up to you. I think you need time to rethink how important this is and for you strictly manage yourselves."
He then advised the LE SSERAFIM members, who at this point were about to make their debut, to make themselves look more beautiful on screen.
How LE SSERAFIM Reacted to Being Asked to Diet
Upon hearing what team leader Kim Hyeong Eun had to say, oldest member Sakura shed tears. She honestly said, "I am a bit upset."
She confessed the difficulties of dieting, saying, "We have been working so hard. I do not want us to have stress about something like this."
Sakura continued, "I have seen the members struggle and be criticized for these things." Sakura confessed that she felt upset when the company was criticizing the group despite how the members had been working very hard on dieting for the debut preparation.
Though upset, Sakura humbly accepted the criticism from the company's team leader. She stated,
"I think we will have to bite the bullet and try really hard, much harder because we really cannot waste time, and we have to bring results."
Leader Kim Chaewon also expressed her opinion, saying she had no complaints about how the company was advising them on dieting and self-management. Instead, she accepted the advice of team leader Kim Hyeong Eun and comforted the other members.
Sakura was able to gain strength thanks to Kim Chaewon's warm words. She recalled the days when she was an idol in another agency and that she tried to manage her body by herself if she felt she had gained weight. Sakura revealed her previous agency did not do much to help her.
With that, she thanked HYBE for proactively helping them stay in shape. She also appreciated how the company did its best to let the girls look their best on screen.
Sakura stopped crying and said, "The members know that the company has been super supportive in that sense. It is something we should be taking care of on our own."
Check out episode three of LE SSERAFIM's documentary here:
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Written by Alexa Lewis
