'Single’s Inferno 4' contestant Lee Si An is getting attention for her shocking past as a trainee, revealing extreme dieting struggles she endured just to fit industry standards.

On February 28, the YouTube channel ‘Ttizip’ featured Lee Si An, where she got real about her time as a K-pop trainee.

She shared heartbreaking details about how she was pressured to lose weight, even starving for days to meet weight requirements.

During the conversation, former Idol School contestant Natty recalled her first impression of Lee Si An, saying, “She was pretty.”

But Lee Si An wasn’t having it and laughed, saying, “Don’t lie. I weighed 63kg back then.” The two met when they were 16 and 19, and have stayed friends for eight years.

Lee Si An then dropped a shocking story about her past. She revealed, “Before going backstage at the 2017 MAMA awards, our company’s CEO told me, ‘If you weigh over 60kg, you can’t go.’”

She continued, “I had to starve myself for almost a week. I felt dizzy and weak, but I had no choice but to endure it.”

Natty added to the heartbreaking story, revealing how tough things were for Lee Si An. “That’s why I helped her put on her pants. Our practice room was on a hill, so I kept pushing her up from behind,” she said, making fans emotional.

Lee Si An also explained why she eventually left idol training and switched to modeling. “I was a trainee until I was 24, but I wanted to start earning money. I couldn’t keep using my mom’s credit card forever,” she admitted.

Despite the struggles, she has no regrets. “If I hadn’t worked hard, I might have regrets. But I always gave my best, so I don’t have any lingering feelings,” she said.

She also shared why she decided to join Single’s Inferno 4. “I had been getting offers for dating shows for a while, but I was always in a relationship. This was the first time in a long while that I was actually single, so I thought it was a rare opportunity,” she laughed.

Lee Si An enjoyed her time on the show, saying, “I’ve always liked watching dating programs, but being on one myself was really fun and interesting. Honestly, I wanted to stay there longer.”

Meanwhile, Single’s Inferno 4 continues to be a massive hit on Netflix, with Lee Si An gaining love from fans for her honest personality and confident attitude.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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