K-pop idol Seoryoung reveals the dark truth behind the group's lack of success; talks about financial woes - Deets inside
Former GWSN member Seoryoung recently revealed the dark side of K-pop by sharing how hard it was to manage finances while working as an idol. In a variety show episode, the idol revealed how, due to the lack of money, her group was abandoned by their management.
Seoryoung, a 4th-gen K-pop idol, reveals the financial trouble she went through
Recently, former GWSN member Seoryoung starred as a guest on ENA’s popular survival variety show titled ‘Undercover’. She starred as a contestant alongside fellow former idol group members and cover singers and talked about how finances played a major role in her life as an idol.
She heartbreakingly revealed during the show that "I debuted in 2018, but due to the company’s worsening situation, we were basically abandoned.” She delved into how, due to there being almost no money, the group’s management agency completely abandoned and left them alone, since there was no way to promote. She cited that it ended up becoming one of the main reasons why the group ended up disbanding so soon, making everyone tear up.
Another contestant, Kwon Eunbi , who was a former member of IZ*ONE and has been working as a soloist since her departure, shared her worries. Even idol Yechan, who debuted with two idol groups, shared how she had to work part-time jobs while managing her idol life. She shared how even now, she has to work at a barbecue restaurant, all the while managing her career as a musician as well, just to make ends meet.
About GWSN
GWSN debuted in 2018 with their EP ‘The Park in the Night Part One’. The group debuted with seven members: Miya, Seokyoung , Seoryoung, Anne, Minju, SoSo, and Lena. To promote better and get their name across, the group was known to hold various busking events across Seoul before they officially made their debut.
The group continued releasing music and conducting activities until 2023, when it was suddenly announced that all 7 members had had their contracts terminated with their management agency.
Seoryoung, a 4th-gen K-pop idol, reveals the financial trouble she went through
Recently, former GWSN member Seoryoung starred as a guest on ENA’s popular survival variety show titled ‘Undercover’. She starred as a contestant alongside fellow former idol group members and cover singers and talked about how finances played a major role in her life as an idol.
She heartbreakingly revealed during the show that "I debuted in 2018, but due to the company’s worsening situation, we were basically abandoned.” She delved into how, due to there being almost no money, the group’s management agency completely abandoned and left them alone, since there was no way to promote. She cited that it ended up becoming one of the main reasons why the group ended up disbanding so soon, making everyone tear up.
Another contestant, Kwon Eunbi , who was a former member of IZ*ONE and has been working as a soloist since her departure, shared her worries. Even idol Yechan, who debuted with two idol groups, shared how she had to work part-time jobs while managing her idol life. She shared how even now, she has to work at a barbecue restaurant, all the while managing her career as a musician as well, just to make ends meet.
About GWSN
GWSN debuted in 2018 with their EP ‘The Park in the Night Part One’. The group debuted with seven members: Miya, Seokyoung , Seoryoung, Anne, Minju, SoSo, and Lena. To promote better and get their name across, the group was known to hold various busking events across Seoul before they officially made their debut.
The group continued releasing music and conducting activities until 2023, when it was suddenly announced that all 7 members had had their contracts terminated with their management agency.
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