LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura opened up about her struggles and cried about her fears.
On July 29, HYBE Labels’ YouTube channel released the fifth episode of LE SSERAFIM’s documentary series 'Make It Look Easy.'
The documentary shows the tough year the group had while preparing for their third mini-album ‘EASY,’ released in 2024. In the third episode, Sakura had to leave a comeback show at a movie theater because she felt unwell.
Sakura said, “It feels like there’s always someone else inside me. I have to keep doing well, showing my best, and always looking perfect. It’s scary,” but she also admitted, “But I’m scared to stop.”
Sakura felt frustrated during the recording of their first full-length album ‘UNFORGIVEN.’ She said, “I really wanted to do better. I was afraid of losing fans if I didn’t do well. I watched the comeback show with fans at the movie theater, and I couldn’t show the parts I did well during practice. I was disappointed in myself and felt I needed to work harder. I was upset and mostly felt very sorry. Standing in front of the fans, wanting to cry but needing to smile, was really tough for me.”
After promoting ‘UNFORGIVEN,’ Sakura started practicing with a vocal trainer. When the trainer asked, “Why have you lost confidence? Is it not going as you want?” Sakura started crying.
Sakura confessed, “I’m scared. Just making a sound in front of people is terrifying. I want to love singing, but it’s so frightening for me.”
The vocal trainer advised, “I see you as someone who always gives 120%. I feel like you have a much better side of you and that you will keep getting better. Whether you’re singing, doing variety shows, or just being yourself, that’s amazing. Is it so important that it shakes your mentality? Ultimately, the most important thing is you.”
Sakura questioned, “I don’t know why I chose to be an idol. It’s not that being an idol was a wrong choice, but I wonder if it’s really the job I’m good at. When I don’t do well, make mistakes, or feel my limits, I think maybe others who are better could have done it instead.”
She continued, “Even if people say whatever, what makes my heart race, excites me, and makes me happy is this job. Maybe it’s not that I lack talent and should give up or doubt myself. Why am I doing this to the point of struggling and crying? What is it that I want so badly?”
Despite her fears, Sakura headed to the practice room. She said, “Of course, those who support me want to see me do well, but I think they also see me working hard despite my struggles. Initially, there might have been various reasons, but those who have supported me for a long time are probably watching how I live, endure, and overcome difficulties. I hope I can feel that choosing this path was the right decision.”
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