Jihyo causes controversy, video "exposing" Kpop, fans are clearly upset!

Video of Jihyo ( Twice) practicing as a trainee caused a stir. Clip with Sunmi's story about her 10 years of hard training at JYP. Netizens are concerned about the harshness and the trend of rejuvenating Kpop idols, and feel sorry for their "traded" childhood.

Recently, a video of Jihyo, a member of Twice, when she was an 8-year-old trainee has caused a stir in the online community. In the clip, which was widely shared on social media, Jihyo appeared in a practice session when she was a little girl at JYP Entertainment, before her official debut. Along with that is the story shared by Sunmi, a member of Wonder Girls, about the difficulties Jihyo experienced during her 10-year training at this company.

In fact, Jihyo joined JYP Entertainment when she was just eight years old, and then spent nearly a decade training before officially debuting with Twice. The training process was not only rigorous, but also required idols to learn every skill - from dancing, singing to building their personal image. Despite these sacrifices, Jihyo has become one of the most successful artists in K-pop, but the road was not easy.

However, the rejuvenation of Kpop idols is raising concerns about the negative impact that this training process can have on young artists. The consequences on psychology, health and even personal development are increasingly becoming issues of public concern.

Soon after Jihyo’s video went viral, netizens expressed concern about what she had to go through as a child. Many commented that it was unacceptable for entertainment companies to start training and investing in idols from a very young age. Some said that this was “exploitation”, as idols had to sacrifice their childhood and natural development to serve the interests of the entertainment industry.

Many critics argue that the rigorous training that idols undergo can affect their psychology and ability to control their emotions. The online community has repeatedly expressed concerns about public pressure, social isolation, and the lack of youthful experiences like everyone else.

Not only Jihyo, many other idols also entered Kpop at a very young age, such as BoA, Taemin (SHINee), Ni-ki (ENHYPEN), Leeseo (IVE), Jongseob (TREASURE), Hyein (NewJeans), and many others. Debuting idols at such an early age is becoming more and more common, as entertainment companies look for young faces to increase their appeal and attract public attention.

Although there are many concerns about the negative effects of idol training from a very young age, it cannot be denied that entering the entertainment industry early also brings some significant benefits. These idols can earn a large income, become widely known, and have the opportunity to build a solid career from a very young age. In particular, they can attract public attention and become the face of major brands.

However, these benefits cannot be compared to the psychological consequences, especially when they have to face stress from work pressure, public opinion and too much expectation from fans and management companies.

The case of Jihyo and other idols raises a burning question about the ethics and responsibilities of entertainment companies. Are they prioritizing profits over the holistic development of young artists? The answer to the question of whether K-pop will continue its "race" to rejuvenate or find a more sustainable direction remains open, but this is an issue that needs serious attention and discussion.

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