aespa member Karina opened up about why she avoids eating much during her busy promotion schedules.

On the November 29 episode of tvN’s Fifteen Nights on a Business Trip, SM Entertainment artists came together to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary.

During a break after a fun music quiz, the artists chatted casually. Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon asked Karina, "Did you eat?" Karina replied, "I haven’t eaten yet."

Hyoyeon, concerned, said, "You’re heading straight to the shoot, right? No time to eat." She guessed about the other aespa members and said, "The others must be resting." Karina confirmed, "They’re sleeping."

Later, EXO’s Suho asked Karina, "Do you eat well?" Karina shared, "I try not to eat much during promotion periods. I don’t like eating when I’m working."

Hyoyeon agreed, saying, "You tend to not eat much while promoting. It feels heavy, right?" showing her understanding of Karina’s routine.

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Former JYP Entertainment trainee Song Minyoung recently opened up about her emotional journey as a trainee and how her long-awaited debut was suddenly canceled.

A video titled "Idol Trainee, Working Holiday Traveler, and Teacher Go on a Trip" was uploaded to the YouTube channel GwakTube, where Song Minyoung shared her story.

In the video, GwakTube went on a two-day trip with fellow Koreans he met at a Japanese language school in Hokkaido. One of them was Song Minyoung, who previously appeared on Mnet’s 2015 survival show SIXTEEN—the program that formed TWICE. Back then, she was praised for her amazing vocal skills.

During dinner, GwakTube asked, "Do trainees have to diet a lot? I never thought I’d meet a former JYP trainee here in Japan."

Song Minyoung replied, "I never thought I’d meet GwakTube here either," before adding, "Trainees have to diet a lot. I started dieting when I was in eighth grade. I trained for six years, putting my entire middle and high school life into it."

When asked about the weight requirements, she revealed, "My standard weight was 47kg (103 lbs), but I was once told to lose more, down to 44kg (97 lbs)."

Then, she shared a heartbreaking experience: "Before TWICE debuted, there was already a group called SIXMIX, and six of us were supposed to debut. We had a set debut date, filmed a music video, and even finished recording our songs. But suddenly, everything got canceled."

She continued, "Then, out of nowhere, the company announced they would be launching SIXTEEN. So I participated, but while the others debuted, I was eliminated."

Song Minyoung admitted that the experience left a lasting impact on her: "I worked so hard to never feel ashamed in front of others. I used to believe that if I gave my all, I would succeed. But after going through this, I realized that effort alone isn’t enough. Since then, I haven't been able to put my all into anything again."

Listening to her, GwakTube shared his thoughts: "I’ve had times when I worked really hard, but things didn’t go my way, and times when I didn’t try as hard, yet things worked out. I think luck plays a big role. Hard work is important, but in the end, luck has to be on your side too."

Song Minyoung’s story is touching hearts, as many admire her perseverance despite the challenges she faced.

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