K-pop stars are quite open with their followers and the general public, as evidenced by numerous instances where idols have made shocking official comments. Here are a few examples of surprising confessions made by K-Pop stars.
1. BTS’s Jimin
Jimin is one of BTS's key dancers, and his outstanding dancing abilities have been recognised by many. He almost didn't make his BTS debut because of his dancing abilities! Jimin confessed that he specialized in contemporary dance and suffered a lot transitioning to the dance style that K-Pop groups normally go for during a broadcast of JTBC's Please Take Care of My Refrigerator.
2. BLACKPINK
YG Entertainment may be one of K-most Pop's powerful firms, but that doesn't imply their trainees live in luxury. BLACKPINK members admitted that they struggled to find meals as trainees during an episode of 24/365 with BLACKPINK. They revealed that their prior room was infested with cockroaches and centipedes, in addition to their dietary problems.
3. HyunA
HyunA and Dawn were rumoured to be dating in 2018, but the reports were immediately debunked by Cube Entertainment. However, not long after Cube Entertainment issued this announcement, HyunA and Dawn stepped out and announced their relationship, startling many people. Due to a lack of trust, Cube Entertainment fired HyunA and Dawn.
4. Dawn
In 2018, there were reports that HyunA and Dawn were dating, but Cube Entertainment promptly debunked the claims. However, not long after Cube Entertainment made this announcement, HyunA and Dawn announced their relationship, startling many people. Cube Entertainment was not pleased with this and opted to fire HyunA and Dawn due to a lack of faith.
5. TWICE’s Jihyo
Jihyo is currently the leader of TWICE, but as a trainee, she was on the verge of giving up her aspirations of becoming an idol. Jihyo confessed on an episode of Carefree Travellers that she wanted to leave immediately before TWICE debuted because the group she was meant to debut with disbanded. Fortunately, Jihyo was granted a second shot through the show SIXTEEN, and was allowed to make his acting debut in TWICE.
6. BTOB’s Peniel
On an episode of Hello Counsellor in 2016, Peniel confessed that he was suffering from severe hair loss. This surprised everyone because idols rarely discuss such topics. Peniel revealed in 2018 that his condition was improving and that he was able to regrow most of his hair.
7. Sally Gugudan
Sally stated in an interview with a Chinese news outlet that Gugudan's agency, Jellyfish Entertainment, booted her out of the hostel and told her she would never return. Sally also claimed that the other members had been instructed to pack their belongings and leave their room. Some members attempted but failed to resist.
8. Alexander Lee
Alexander, a former member of U-KISS, recently explained why he "left" the band in an interview with YouTube channel JAYKEEOUT x VWVB. He revealed that his agency advised him to leave the group one day. Not only that, but one of the agency's employees even tried to persuade Alexander to leave the company.
9. Kwon Mina
Mina, a former AOA member, posted several times on Instagram about how Jimin tormented her and how she attempted suicide during her time in the group. Mina's assertions were dismissed by Jimin as "fiction." Mina, on the other hand, refuted by stating how much trauma Jimin had caused her.
10. Ari Yellow Bee
Yellow Bee's management company, Addiction Entertainment, announced the group's disbandment due to a member's "very promiscuous lifestyle." Netizens were perplexed when this was announced. Soon later, former Yellow Bee member Ari posted on her Instagram, disputing Addiction Entertainment's assertions. Ari said that no one in the group lived a "very trashy lifestyle," and that sexual harassment was perpetrated by some of the agency's employees.
