The Most Tragic K-Pop Trainee Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.พ. 2024
- Ahn Sojin is not so well-known in the industry, but her story should be. After the horrible rejection she got from DSP Media, she decided to take drastic measures and a tragedy took place.
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It's sad that Kpop trainees worked so hard to debut only for it to go down the drain because of the harshness of the company trying to be perfect of the company and industry.
And start so young and miss out on real schooling and college…. So when they’re 20 plus shoot they have nothing to fall back on…..😅
@@sewgeekdesigns9113 Frrr
@@sewgeekdesigns9113what's funny? 🤡
@@sewgeekdesigns9113 I told this to some ppl some days ago in the comment section of this channel, and they said school is not important and all idols have a career somehow...
Like, ppl, they are soo naïve if they think the entertainment industry is that easy... Less than 15% of entertainment workers can make a living just with that
@sewgeekdesigns9113 yeah that's why if they don't get to debut, they will start to doubt themselves if they are really untalented and feel useless about themselves. It's hard for them to decide what to do next so ended up with depression. It's sad that she didn't overcome it 😢. Training as a kpop artistes is really a huge bet of your life. 😔
She really would have fit in so well with kara. Rest in peace beautiful angel and they really did her dirty, she deserved so much more.
Early deaths seem to be a thing with KARA. RIP Goo Hara...
@@michaelrmurphy2734 that's true rest in peace Goo Hara
@michaelrmurphy2734 no it's not a "thing" in Kara. Why would you say such a thing?
@@VolumePerfectionIt’s happened to one former member and one trainee. It’s a horrible thing to say, but not untruthful.
God loves you! He wants to have a relationship with you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! He can give you so much mercy, joy, peace and love!💕
being a typical trainee is already bad, imagine what it was like for her:( i hope her family is doing alright and may she rest in peace
chill she wishes for them the best thats what she means@@mc1069
God loves you! He wants to have a relationship with you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! He can give you so much mercy, joy, peace and love!💕
RIP Ahn Sojin, fly high 💔👼
God loves you! He wants to have a relationship with you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! He can give you so much mercy, joy, peace and love!💕
God loves jesus @@rachael5611
Sojin was my favorite trainee during Baby Kara Project. I remember voting for her and Jeon Somin constantly throughout the show, and when I found out she passed, I remember I was so distraught! What made everything worse was the fact that DSP told Sojin that she both was "too old," and that her sexy girl crush concept wasn't something the company was looking for, only to have KARD pre-debut in 2016 with a concept that Sojin WOULD HAVE ATE UP, and her age would've fit perfectly with BM and J.Seph! The fact that Somin, Chaewon, and Chaekyoung debuted in KARD and APRIL showed me that DSP was planning on debuting the girls that didn't make it to KARA anyways, so why couldn't Sojin be one of those girls. Why couldn't she have been chosen to be in KARD?
So many unanswered questions for the loss of this beautiful soul taken away too soon. RIP Ahn Sojin! 안소진님! 사랑해요, 보고싶어요. 수고했습니다, 감사합니다
God loves you! He wants to have a relationship with you! Repent and believe that Jesus paid the price for our sins! He can give you so much mercy, joy, peace and love!💕
@@rachael5611 excuse me relationship????
They abused her trust, used her dry, and once they were done, they gaslit her telling her telling her it was her fault that they were done with her. Apparently this is a common practice. Just look at the singer who finally sued his company for not paying him for 10 years while the owner of the company finance an extravagant life style on the back of his hard work.
And this is not only legal in South Korea, but common practice.
Can you imagine how much “lower class” labourers and workers are treated there?
South Korea, like a lot of newly advanced countries, paid dearly with a dark underside in their societies. No countries can address all injustices. But having such blatant abuses under the noses of their citizens without any repercussions shows how much “the law of nature” dominate, instead of the law of a civilised world. Scary to imagine being a powerless individual in a society like that. You will be left to suffer and die and everyone will think it is your fault for being “weak”.
such an amzong comment i agree !
It's crazy to think 25 in kpop is passed their prime but in real life, 25-30 is what I think is their prime.
The only reason I can respect YG is for debuting Dara and Bom at 24/25
Everywhere labels and age restrictions are placed on women more than on men. ☹️ As if men won't grow old
@@bdh711the fact that even when Dara debuted in the Philippines she's almost 20, girlie never being underage idol
cap alot of over 30 korean stars past 30
@@Mr_X444 Those are actors and actresses not kpop idols
I feel that no matter your age they should be able to debut because of the talent and hard work skme of them have and have put in for the companies and may Sojin rest in peace she will be forever missed, not only her talent but her as a human being like the rest of us and an amazing person who we sadly couldnt help ❤
I still don't understand why the company felt that her popularity will not help the group because it seems stupid...her fanbase and popularity would have brought much recognition or fans for them
Too old to debut?? There were K-pop idols who debuted at the same age if not older than Sojin. Like Irene, she debuts at 24. RIP Sojin you deserved better
Irene is beautiful and sm isnt the same as dsp if you have the visuals they will debut u at a older age. In reality she was kinda old to debut at the time its sad how her life ended but we cant deny the facts
Didn’t she debut at 20 ?
I MISS HER SO MUCH, SHE DESERVED TO BE A SINGER, SHE IS AMAZING!
it is sad, you must know when to seek mental health help. SK has a problem with youth suicide and I'm curious what is being done to combat it?
nothing will change as this industry is fueled by public attention... every group/act competes for that attention much like any other form of entertainment, that attention is finite and there will always be more sad stories than success stories.
K of & team was 25 when he debuted
K of & team was 25 when he debuted
K of & team was 25 when he debuted
K of & team was 25 when he debuted
K of & team was 25 when he debuted
This is why the Kpop industry is going down the hill.
My opinions opinions about both of industries, companies need give people more support of individuals in ages limits, helping others in need, with doctors and nurses including, just checking on everything individual on and off stages, clearing for Performances, helping others in need.
RIP to Anh Sojin
This is why companies are so low in trainees. They treat them so bad.
They work so damn HARD and some for even YEARS, And the company doesn't even care a s***. They only want money and popularity. I hope someday this changes😔
This is sad.
I watched the KARA Project and had assumed 2 of the girls would make it. I understood Sojin's situation and was really pulling for her. I was honestly shocked and sad that she didn't make it in the group. Youngji was missing for half the show, but apparently scored well with the Japanese fans who did most of the voting. No hate on Youngji, and she performed well, but even if Sojin had made it, it was a very brief career with only 2 Korean comebacks before KARA disbanded. Of course I was even more shocked and saddened when I learned of Sojin's death. I understand that she wouldn't have been a good fit for April, and maybe DSP did the right thing (If that's possible for DSP) by letting her go to pursue other opportunities, but sadly it was more like a death sentence. As far as what happened to Hara, he practically murdered her with his threats, but that's another story. KARA seems to have been a cursed group in the end.
Yeah KARA lost popularity since the KARA project. However, all isn't lost because Youngji, the eventual winner, is still with DSPmedia and doing well for herself. I heard and was saddened about Ahn Sojin's passing and it showed how brutal K-pop entertainment industry really is.
Somin got the good luck
KARD suits her the best
Guys using "😂" emoji in the comments or making fun in any form is disrespectful as hell. If you have some humanity left pray for her soul and her family and friends
Let’s not worry about the narrator, but let’s worry about the fact that we should all get adult women to debut. The perfect example would be when we want a girl group that does a sexy concept old school western style and most of the members will be in their mid-late 20s to early 30s, while the maknae will be in her early 20s
K of & team was 25 when he debuted. So I don't understand why 22 or older are too old.
This 22+ old is "old" should change.. 20s isn't old.. and older age shouldn't be a problem to debut, actually.. idols should debut when they're adults cause the industry is very harsh and many kpop idols who debuted in a much younger age have spoken up about how much of a stressful the environment is and how much they regret not debuting at an older age instead of debuting at a such young age
@@xiaojae06 I agree better debut at an age of 20+ onwards, it's better
@@zacharikurbah6358 Exactly.. debuting in 20s shouldn't be considered "old" cause it's not old.. idols should debut after they become adults..we should start supporting idols who debuted at an older age instead of supporting and idolizing idols who are literal kids
@@xiaojae06Yeah, you're right, I supported idols from 2nd Gen who debut at 20's (2PM, 2ne1 and T-ara 5/6ARA's debut at 20's only Jiyeon was younger at that time), I supported BlackSwan & XEED because they all have members in their 20's, I support members who are in their 20's and 30's as well, the last group from 4th Gen I will stan is xikers (half of the members are in their 20's)
It also doesn't help that now that there's two whole bands dedicated to the members being old (N.Tic and Xeed).
Damn this is dark and so sad
You deserved so much better, Sojin. I hope that, wherever you are, you’re performing as an idol ❤🪽
This is so sad and tragic for what
has happened to this young Lady,
whoever terminated this young Lady
or Girl contract Her blood is on your
hands as well the cruel entertainment industry to, and I do hope her Parents sue that cruel Company for cost for their Daughter tragically RIP🙏 to this young Lady, and She was so young with full of life In Her poor Girl RIP Sojin. 🙏💔
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This story just goes to show that there is a maturity level that these artists need as well as a check up on their mental health as they go through these rough trainee schedules. I think it also goes to show the importance of groups like Mamadol and Golden Girls, where is showcases women as idols, not girls, but actual women who have just as much talent to show the world.
This industry is such a stupid industry. I mean all over the world entertainment industry doesn't care about age if trainees have good skills but this industry only care about age looks. Such a stupid thinking that a person is too old at the of 22 23. I mean seriously. People should boycott this industry
I feel for her... I'm turning 22 this year and I fear I will never get a chance to achieve my dream by now...
Now KARA is one of the best GG in KPop industry. Just look at KARA 15th comeback anniversary. They are comeback stronger than before. Even their first 15th comeback anniversary stage is at MAMA 2022. After that, they got first win at Msuic Bank for When I Move, make them the first GG to win at three different decades.
So proud to be KAMILIA. KARA OT6 forever ❤
I won't allow you to steamroll over Ahn Sojin's wondrous legacy so you can boast artificial success.
Ahn Sojin was robbed of being an idol. KARA member or not, she deserved every bit of it.
never even heard of them.
That is sad 😢
Chaekyung is the mvp. She debuted multiple times and still didn't give up to now.
the pressure put on all trainees is unbelievable
it is so sad that be younger is sometimes more important than being talented
RIP Ahn Sojin.
Both her suffering and death sounded extremely unfair. I hope she's in a much better place now.
22 is extremely young omg
Rip 🪦 Ahn Sojin, You are missed by so many
I’m an OG kpop fan and I was a HUGE Kara Stan! I remember watching this and I was rooting for her so much! I really wanted her to win! It hit me sooo hard when this happened… not only that but my bias was Hara and that hit even harder. As a attempt survivor myself I know what it’s like to get so low and it’s so sad how prevalent this is in the kpop industry 😔
She was my fav in this show ;(
You see, this is why I fuck with the industry in Latin America, people there don't really care how old their artists get, as long as they're still talented enough to pull a mature, sexy performance and be good-looking, hot and attractive- no ageism is ever involved there to my knowledge, which is good. Take Shakira or JLO, those women are in their 40s and 50s and they're still popular to this day, their music is always trending when they release something new. Kpop Industry should take some notes and learn how to set up their target, demographic audiences.
That is so sad.
Its nice these days too see groups like Kiss of life and yeah Blackpink debuting when they are all adults. I feel really sad for her....a pity she didnt try again with another company or go into Acting. Poor Angel i hope kpop companies learn something.
KARA is a "cursed" group! Talented and yet 2 deaths revolved the name.
i am a kamilia but kara wasn’t exactly at their peak during that time don’t get me wrong they were still super successful selling massive numbers in albums and concert tickets just not their peak, and they only lasted a bit over a year after adding youngji to the lineup so i don’t know why dsp went through all that trouble.
OK first of all, 30 yrs is not even that old
what 30 year old has all the time in the world to wait for their debut? You can wait years before you get your debut.
It's really sad what happened to her. She was so talented and full of life. Some female idols debuted in their 20s and some from the most popular girl groups, like Bom, Dara, Jia, Narsha, Miya and Sojin at 25, Irene and Solar at 23, and Moonbyul at 22.
DSP, Superstar K, SM, these are the leaders in the kpop industry which have made the industry more toxic and abusive as years go by, instead of better.
This is why I think that the age system in Kpop is stupid you should be able to be an artist at any age not very young and I hate the fact that being in your 20’s is considered to be old to be an idol like NO ITs NOT being in your 20’s is still very young and that’s why I don’t agree with people when they say oh your in your 20’s that’s to old to be an artist or idol like just shut up your basically telling them to give up just because you are in your 20’s and I do not support the training system at all and I hope the Korean government will change this because this is getting ridiculous
OMG!
I remember when my friend told me this years ago, and i shocked af
When i saw her became 3rd place, i knew she was gonna end her Life...she looked beaten and so Over everything....DSP comment just pushed her over the edge.....
But i wished she was stronger so that maybe she could have gone Acting.......
Koreans the first thing they think is "SUIC***"......
So Sad.....i hope she rest in Peace
I know her because of Sowon.. Both of them are best friends and it’s sad to see how her fate turned out to be.. RIP Sojin 🕊️
Nothing will change as long as there are consumers of the products.
I remember watching this show.. it was airing in 2014
You could also look into Shannon Williams - her entire career was ruined by her company MBK.
and now shes The Voice actress of Jett in Valorant.
I know about her because I'm a KARA fan and watched this program. She was great. She gave up too soon after. Pressure from her father was too much? Very distressing. I especially do not appreciate that it is ignored. I usually don't like this channel but I think Sojin deserved so much more so I appreciate the coverage. There have been many "older" idols that debut. 22 is still young. Kahi didn't debut with After School until she was 29. Sojin could have entered the Produce series, MixNine, Idol School. Who knows? She could have been a soloist with a small company. What she could have achieved we'll never know. IT is too sad.
Girl one thing I don’t get about is that,
there are all these cases of trainees being untreated right or something
Yet the kpop industry still doesn’t notice…
This is painful to watch...
I remember when I watched a video about Kara project omg😭😭😭😭
Rest in peace to all the beautiful and amazingly talented idols that are no longer here. I appreciate the hard work and struggle they went through to achieve their dreams. And every trainee that didn’t make it to debut, is still an idol to me. ❤️🩹🫶
giving up education to become a kpop idol just to not debut after training for years must be painful....i feel so sorry for these souls..
Being a woman is hard why are we considered worthless after a contain age
Korea should legalise the age for debut to be 18. Being a singer is a full time job. Why are people at 14 dancing on stage when they should still be studying ?
Exactly. new jeans is an example. Love their success but I can’t stand a 14-15 year old girl debuting. Korea should stop doing this. 18 up should be the limit. Not 13-17. Which is wrong
While it is sad, but the age thingy is business driven, so basically the fan. The fan ‘dont buy’ older idols as much as the younger ones. If the fans and market results dont change, why you expect the business to change.
And all trainees come to the industry knowingly what to expect. If you dont like/ cant handle how it works, why participate in the first place.
The point is, it is not black or white as this video try to paint it. All parties have always dealt their cards to fit their interest. It just the results will always NOT beneficial to all.
And also note that hard work does not necessary translate to success, it is just part of it. All fail athletes can attest to the fact. You also need to be in the right place at the right time, some gift and some luck as well.
The fact that she only ranked 3rd when they need an "adult" member.
😢
this is so fucked up, i feel so bad
Same 😢
The companies and the judgemental so called fans are so cruel and idiotic. Trainees are HUMAN BEINGS, not PRODUCTS. For God's sake. RIP, beautiful angel.😢
Too much
F DSP they have blood on their hands! and F her father - he should have been more supportive she was so talented and beautiful!
22?! Is young that’s outrageous
Omgg no one talks about her
😢😢😢
Moonbin 💔😢
hara is also in Kara, so rest in poece soojin and hara
She is only 22?!
Sojin was actually 2nd and Somin was 3rd.
but suga and jin debuted at the age of 21
It depends on the companies they are in
@@mygrammarsucks yes it depends on the companies thats why now a days underage early debut its better they become more successful if they debut in an early age but back then if you debut 21 to 22 they think they can't be successful but jin and suga prove that age doesn't matter if you become successful or not
@@sugalover93being underage does not guarantee your success.. nowadays companies look for underage children to debut just to feed the p_d_s . there's a reason why girl groups are forced to wear short dresses.. maintain a child like body with no fat..forced aegyo..k-pop is so much worse than people think of...the words don't go out because government is also involved
I love how debuting a minor is considered better than debuting a 22 years old. And girls don't join the army. So, only reason is sexism and ageism. Imagine calling a 22 year old- too old. She is not a grandma.
Me wanting to be a K. pop idol And being a girl Thinking about should I still be a K. pop idol or not Thinking I still should be. But since I'm a girl And I wanna be a K. pop idol This Might be harsh for me But I'm gonna still do it
I will support you!
Oh naur D:
Im such a nerd.... I didn't realize Somin from Kara project is THE Somin from KARD until nearly 3 minutes into the video when the narrator mentions it. I didn't recognize her at all. 😂
It's crazy how women are ALWAYS put on this type situation, where they're supposed to remain young. These OVER THE TOP standarts in kpop are only for female idols. She was talented, young, determined.... But tbh, I think that the lack of support of her family led to this situation as well.
I remember watching this and i really thought Sojin would win. I love Youngji but Sojin would have been perfect for Kara
❤❤❤
It's disrespectful as hell to use these deceased idols for views..
DSP had only two groups back then and that was Kara and Rainbow, one strive and the other never peaked to their potential. Wish Sojin would have the chance to hear their side of the story, the struggle just get their name to the public (their era was better since there’s not that many competitions, but still failed to get noticed). That amount of training basically locked your future for only one possibility in the future, similar as to Jiwon (Spica) but thankfully she pursued other ventures like theatre productions later on.
The girls in the show didn’t take into consideration that they will be in a group that could disband at any time, not to mention a filler member. For Somin and the other younger members, they could debut in a new group since they’re not in their twenties yet, but for Sojin and Youngji it’s their last shot.
Wish Sojin would venture out outside of DSP since they never gain momentum after Kara. From Rainbow to April to Young Posse, each girl group failed to gain momentum. Only Kard made it and they’re a coed group (and the only active one).
The pressure from her father didn’t help her at all, as well.
and Ajax
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also F DSP and these companies that have no respect for the trainees. Take responsibility. I'm surprised no one has gone postal at one of these fn companies like FNC, DSP, YG, Star Empire, Pledis, Hybe, CUBE, and others. Treat people like sht you deserve whatever you get. I'd lock the door in a meeting and be the only one to exit.
Ok but why does her name remind or Soojin? 😭😭😭
hm, a soojin and nmixx stan? U got taste girl
@@maarshiexcryxx hehe ty
KARA is my ultimate bias among 2nd gen kpop girl group but I never forgive DSP for what they do to Sojin. I refuse to have anything to do with April. One of the worst company ever.
I think debuting idols under the age of 17/18 should be banned.
I always suspected her to be the big winner. She fit so much in Kara.
I was so disappointed when Youngji won like that girl nwver completed all the mission and got screentime for her injury. Im not saying Youngji isnt talented but she is way too young for Kara who is doing sexy concepts during that time.
Sojin is really like the mom to all baby kara. She may have felt she wont win but for the company to just dump her, is just so unfair.
Ngl south Korea is country that still lives long back and not in the present it's a hell country for youngsters
3:01 So-jin ended up 2nd place not 3rd. False info. 😅
Those who want to be idols MUST REMAIN REALISTIC and understand that the probability for their success os extremely low, as its an incredibly competitive field. They should be guided to streangthen their sense of self and have a plan b to fall back on.
To me the most tragic in Kpop history is when we lost Kim Jonghyun ( Shinee) & Moonbin ( Astro)
To me all of the deaths of idols are the most tragic.
There's is no need to compare, a loss is a loss
Don't forget Sulli (ex-F(x)) and her bestie Goo Hara (KARA) 😭
Hmm the problem isn't the industry standards but the fact that the industry is incredibly competitive due to the huge number of people who want to be idols. You say they should "relax" the standards but no matter by what standard they use, the top spots are limited and most of the people who want to be idols won't make it. That's the reality of show biz in general, in any country. Not just in Kpop. Virtue signaling plaititudes are not useful nor helpful. Those who want change should try making their own company and train kpop hopefuls and see just how difficult it is.
Also, if she's "too old" then don't have her participate. This should be a qualifying criteria. Makes me even more mad. How dare you f with people if you know you're going to discriminate from the get go! 22 is NOT too old are you kidding me. This was KARA's last breath anyway. Youngji only got that last album and had to wait how many years for the comeback? Give me a break. KARA was the first girl group to sell out Tokyo Dome. DSP blew it. They could have and should have sent them on a world tour. They could have sold out 500-1,000 seat theaters world wide. Same as YG losers. They could have sent 2ne1 on a world tour. Even if they broke even they could have generated so much more money. They let gold mines sit as if there was nothing there. What joke!
hate talent survival show !
Can you talk about the 2 girls who sang BOME
Oof