Every Monday, the agency posts the "Monthly Evaluation" rankings. If you drop below the cutoff line? You get a "consultation" (industry speak for "pack your bags").
I’ve seen my sister hold one friend while she sobbed because she forgot a turn during a cover of a NewJeans song. I’ve also seen them jump up and down screaming because a producer complimented their high note. my sisters idol trainee friends
The industry tries to turn them into polished dolls. But their friendship with my sister keeps them human. Next time you see a rookie group on stage looking nervous, remember: Behind that perfect smile is a kid who probably hasn't slept in 48 hours and just wants to text their best friend (my sister) a meme. Every Monday, the agency posts the "Monthly Evaluation"
To Yuna, Soojin, and Haeun— fighting! And stop stealing my sister's hoodies. Do you have a friend in the trainee system? Or are you dreaming of becoming one? Drop your questions below—I’ll ask the girls for their honest answers. I’ve seen my sister hold one friend while
Because they are trainees (not debuted idols), the pressure is different. They aren't starving; they are miserably efficient . One friend, Soojin, showed me her "fuel" for the day: a protein shake, three pieces of grilled chicken breast, and a single sweet potato. She eats this every day to keep her "visual line" for the monthly evaluations.