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BLACKPINK’s Rosé recently garnered attention by candidly sharing her experiences as a K-pop trainee in an interview with the New York Times (NYT). Ahead of her solo album release, Rosé reflected on her challenging life as a trainee in Korea after leaving her hometown in Australia.
Rosé revealed, “I would wake up every day at 9:30 a.m. and practice until 2 a.m. There were many days I stayed after hours to practice alone in the studio.” She added, “Content about Korean trainees is glamorized, but the loneliness I experienced became a trauma. However, I survived.”
She explained that her strong will to succeed stemmed from not wanting to return to Australia and explain the entire process to her friends in case she failed. She also spoke about the difficulties of being a K-pop idol, stating, “We were trained for perfect performances, but not trained to express our emotions and experiences.”
When NYT asked about online harassment faced by female K-pop artists, Rosé, with tears in her eyes, responded, “I don’t want to feel such situations. I am strong.” She expressed her honest feelings by saying, “I try to judge situations positively and wisely, but I’m shocked when I see such things online.”
Regarding dating rules imposed by K-pop agencies, Rosé commented, “Such rules are not normal. I don’t think there’s a need to confirm them.” Her candid confessions left a deep impression on many fans and have sparked greater interest in her future activities.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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