Former member Miya from the group GWSN revealed in an interview with a Japanese media outlet that she found it difficult to pursue an entertainment career in Korea.

In a recent interview with the Asahi Shimbun, published on May 21st, Miya mentioned that she jokingly referred to their trainee days as a "prison" and recalled the hardships of being in a girl group.

Miya stated, "Practice time was actually the least stressful time for me," and added, "By the time practice was over, it was already dark outside."

Furthermore, Miya expressed the struggles of having to report her diet to the agency daily and weigh herself, saying, "I even thought I might go crazy."

Miya explained that her previous agency was particularly strict, stating, "I had no free time, and even my phone was confiscated. I contacted my family using the manager's cellphone." She also mentioned that she became an illegal resident due to a mistake made by her former agency.

As a Japanese national, Miya debuted as a member of the multinational seven-member girl group GWSN in September 2018. However, after her agency went through a recovery process, she moved to THE WAVE MUSIC in July 2020.

Following GWSN's fifth mini-album release in June 2021, the group had a period of inactivity. As a result, the GWSN members filed a lawsuit against THE WAVE MUSIC to terminate their exclusive contract and won the case.

Miya is planning to continue her activities under a Japanese agency.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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