Red Velvet's main dancer and lead vocalist, Seulgi, is known by REVELUVs and even non-fans to be among the K-pop idols who have tallied a long training period.
During Seulgi's five to six years of trainee days, she experienced a lot of dark moments drizzled with doubts and ambiguities, which she fearlessly revealed to her guesting at Yong Jin's Health Center.
Want to know Seulgi's untold trainee days stories? Keep scrolling through this article to learn more!
Seulgi Recounts Dark Trainee Days
In the 17th YouTube episode of Yong Jin's Health Center, a newly-debuted soloist from Red Velvet, Seulgi, appeared. There is a portion in her guesting when she was asked if she would rather be a trainee again or advance to 40 years old.
Despite having a roller coaster ride during her trainee days, the '28 Reasons' singer still opted to return to her trainee days, only "if her memories stay intact." Seulgi cited that her trainee period shaped her to "act wisely," which was affirmed by one of the hosts, Lee Yong Jin.
The host complimented Red Velvet's vocalist and dancer that whatever happened during her trainee days was foregrounds for her successful debut in Red Velvet and as a soloist.
Additionally, Seulgi did not just debut; she and her group mates have embarked to be one of the most recognized SM artists and third-generation girl groups locally and internationally.
Lee Yong Jin commented that "trainees have at least the assurance of debuting," which was contested by the other host, La Chica's Gabee. She pointed out that just because trainees are spending long years of preparation, that does not safeguard them from a debut position. This reality brought Lee Yong Jin into astonishment.
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During the conversation, Seulgi shared that she trained for five to six years and inside these long years, numerous trainees have left the company because they lost the chance of debuting under the talent agency. After many trainees left, Seulgi was left with the now-leader of Red Velvet, Irene.
Despite being immensely talented and visually packed, Seulgi shared that Irene and she encountered 'dark days' when they are slowly losing the inner fire that they could debut someday.
"We weren't able to see the future so we went up the roof and contemplated what to do about our future." - Red Velvet Seulgi
According to viewers who have watched the episode, this revelation from Seulgi unfolds the bitter reality that the idol trainee system is religiously following. Accordingly, this testimony from the '28 Reasons' singer debunks the preconceptions of non-fans towards trainees, that aspiring K-pop idols are valued by their agency which is why they are staying.
Nevertheless, the case varies depending on the situation and the company. Red Velvet Seulgi proves that regardless of one's talent and capabilities, time will hit you with doubts and uncertainties.
With Seulgi's confession, she has garnered praise from REVELUVs as they thanked the vocalist-dancer for acing rejections in the past. Without Seulgi's strength and dedication to her dream, REVELUVs would not have her as one of the completing puzzle pieces of Red Velvet.
Indeed, the brightest stars cannot shine without darkness.
In case you have not yet watched the full episode, click here:
Seulgi's Traces the First Solo Exhibition
Truly, Seulgi's hard work during her trainee days paid off as recently, she debuted as a soloist with '28 Reasons.'
Showcasing her insane talent that blends with navigating a dark theme, Seulgi perfectly understood the assignment.
Gracing her undying elegance as she radiates both the divine and infernal aura in this solo debut, Seulgi swept global charts! Upon its release, it aced the iTunes Top Album charts in countries including the United States, Canada, Finland, Norway, Indonesia, Qatar, Singapore, and MORE!
Enthusiastically received by the fans, the album also remained competitive in domestic charts including Hanteo Chart and HOTTRACKS.
Watch Red Velvet Seulgi devour you in her solo debut, as she coexists with goodness and evil:
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This is written by Sophia Carson
