• TWICE’s Jihyo Reveals Pain from Malicious Comments, " I Hated Myself Too"

    TWICE's leader Jihyo opened up about her struggles with self-esteem, touching the hearts of many fans.

    On July 1st, a video featuring Jihyo in "My Private Art Museum" was uploaded on the YouTube channel "14F Il Sa F."

    In the video, Jihyo talked about her debut after 11 years as a trainee. She said, "We cried in the waiting room with the members. I especially remember crying a lot with Nayeon and Jeongyeon, as we had been trainees for a long time."

    She shared, "I was a trainee for so long, with many ups and downs. I even ran away from home and stopped going to the company, thinking, 'Maybe this isn’t the right job for me.' I gained a lot of weight during that time. Eventually, the company suggested I appear on Mnet’s 'SIXTEEN' (2015), which led to my debut. It felt like I had finally reached my goal after 11 years."

    When asked why she chose TWICE’s hit song "Feel Special" as the theme, she explained, "Since it will be my 10th anniversary next year and I spent 11 years as a trainee, I thought it would be nice to look back at my shining moments."

    Jihyo wanted to discuss self-esteem, saying, "Since my job requires constant evaluation, I always think a lot about self-esteem."

    When asked if she ever felt her self-esteem drop, she replied, "During my trainee days and the first 8-9 years after debut, I had low self-esteem. I was constantly being evaluated and told to fix things, so I began to only see my flaws. Even when looking in the mirror, I thought, 'This isn’t pretty, how can I make it pretty?' Watching monitors, I would think, 'Why am I dancing like that? Why am I singing like this?' I evaluated myself like others did."

    One day, she looked in the mirror and thought, "Why do I hate myself? I need to love myself to be loved by others." She started saying out loud, "I love you, Jihyo," before going to bed. At first, it felt awkward, but doing it daily helped her genuinely love herself. She began to find positive aspects when watching monitors and turned her traits into strengths.

    She shared, "I realized that what’s inside is more important than what’s outside. Focusing too much on appearances can lead to missing out on understanding who I am. Instead, I filled myself with things I love, which made me feel less critical of myself and more loving."

    When asked how she protected herself from others' views, she admitted, "I got hurt a lot and couldn't avoid seeing malicious comments. These comments made me feel inadequate. When I realized the importance of self-esteem, I focused on nurturing myself. I engaged in hobbies I enjoyed, met friends, ate good food, and cherished every day. I became so busy with my own life that others' opinions no longer mattered. I didn't have time to care about others' views. It wasn’t about thinking, 'I’ll do this instead,' but more about realizing, 'I need to live for myself.'"

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  • Kwon Min Ah worries fans with emotional post about fear and self-blame: “Everything feels scary, I need to get it together”

    Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

    On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
    “I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

    Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

    Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

    People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

    Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

    Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

    Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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