LE SSERAFIM‘s Kazuha's story is one of the most interesting in all of K-Pop. She trained as a ballerina in the Netherlands and worked hard all her life to become a professional dancer.

Instead, she suddenly changed directions and made her debut in a new girl group from HYBE and Source Music in a completely different country.

She had to deal with a lot of problems, like the language barrier and the pressure to improve her singing.

In a new interview with Weverse Magazine, a key employee from Source Music talked more about the problems Kazuha had to deal with behind the scenes.

The head of the Performance Directing Team, Park So Yeon, said that she had an unexpected challenge ahead of her: dancing.

Even though the Japanese member had been moving her body for hours every day since she was a child, the kind of dancing she had to learn was very different from what she was used to.

Her new normal was a mix of hip hop, jazz, krumping, and a few other dances. They were much more casual and fun than the elegance she was expected to show as a ballerina.

Park So Yeon said, "After 15 years of ballet, the straight lines are built into her, and it must have been very hard for her to break out of them all at once."

The fact that Kazuha used to dance ballet turned out to be a worry instead of an advantage. Since she had never done this kind of choreography before, the few months she had to train before her debut were even more stressful.

Park So Yeon said, "Kazuha's time as a trainee was pretty short, and her debut with LE SSERAFIM was the first time she tried K-pop choreography."

After she nailed the "FEARLESS" dance, the "ANTIFRAGILE" dance was an even bigger challenge. It was harder than the other performances she had done.

Because of this, the director of Source Music challenged her to take on a part in the song that would have been hard for a ballerina to do.

Park So Yeon came to the conclusion that Kazuha should shout "I'll climb higher" as she moves forward to get the audience excited.

She did better than expected, which wasn't a surprise, and was said to have "practiced nonstop and done it perfectly."

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EXO’s D.O. (Do Kyung Soo) is bringing a heartwarming and magical love story to global audiences! His latest fantasy romance film, Secret: Untold Melody, starring alongside Won Jin Ah, has officially confirmed its international release schedule.

Directed by Seo Yoo Min, the movie follows Yoo Joon, a genius pianist, and Jung Ah, a mysterious girl, as they cross paths in a practice room that holds a secret about time. Packed with beautiful music and emotional moments, the film promises to take viewers on a nostalgic journey filled with love, longing, and unforgettable melodies.

Fans around the world won’t have to wait much longer! Secret: Untold Melody will hit Indonesian theaters on February 5, followed by North America on February 14—just in time for Valentine's Day! Singapore and Malaysia will get their release on February 20, while the Philippines and Vietnam can expect the film on February 26 and 28, respectively. More countries, including Japan, Taiwan, Cambodia, Thailand, Latin America, and Russia, will also have screenings in the first half of the year.

The film is already receiving praise for the chemistry between the cast. D.O. charms as the musical genius Yoo Joon, while Won Jin Ah perfectly embodies the bittersweet essence of first love. Shin Ye Eun also adds to the magic as a confident and charismatic music school student. The beautiful classical OST further enhances the emotional impact, leaving audiences in awe.

Meanwhile, Secret: Untold Melody is currently screening in South Korean theaters. Are you excited to experience D.O.’s touching love story on the big screen?

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