EXO member Baekhyun took a trip down memory lane and shared a special moment from his trainee days with Lee Soo Man.

On September 5, the YouTube channel ‘Frugal Hyung Shin Dong Yup’ released a new video.

During the video, host Shin Dong Yup asked Baekhyun, “If you had been in a co-ed band with a vocal position, wouldn’t you have been really popular?”

Baekhyun laughed and replied, “I didn’t feel popular at all,” drawing some playful laughter from the crew.

He then recalled, “The girls in my class would say, ‘I really don’t like Byun Baekhyun’ when they saw me. I was quite mischievous. But during a retreat or something, a close friend would tell me, ‘You’re pretty popular these days.’”

Shin Dong Yup followed up, “You didn’t train for long before becoming the main vocalist, right?” Baekhyun said, “I was lucky. It’s true that ‘opportunity comes suddenly.’”

He continued, “During my trainee days, Lee Soo Man brought in some investors for a company tour. I was in the middle of a vocal lesson when he suddenly asked, ‘Are you the new trainee? Want to sing?’ I sang, and it went really well that day.”

Baekhyun smiled and added, “When you do something well or feel good about it, you sense it right away. At that moment, I felt like I was about to debut.”

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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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