Faded K-pop star aims for a comeback after losing career and falling into debt and depression

[@Kariyu101]

she looks tired 😞 hope she gets through with the highest score

[@leanna5733]

agreed

[@Jeyparkallen]

Yeep

[@microcosmos9654]

If she gets the highest score no one else will

[@art7046]

From osu to random videos from the interent to south china morning post. What?? Btw gg hugofrost better pp

[@7vlusic]

Why u appear in every channel i watch 😆

[@j4nv]

Rarely seen a pop star who talks like an ambassador. Truly an eye-opener.

[@cerulean1602]

a lot of pop stars are intellectuals. that's why you shouldn't judge someone by their superficial looks.

[@gracewood6768]

Idols have personality training for years and theyre being controlled. Im not saying shes not intellecta or what, but the way they talk are look like they should look formal and also knows how to choose their words properly. Western artists drove mors into "freedom thing while koreans should look like theyre innocent. Thats why you see here that this girl talks lile an intellectual one

[@164vishakhakeshavaprasad2]

@Grace Wood I agree with you, but after seeing so many interviews and shows, I can tell you that Ryu Sera is definitely on a different depth. Like, being formal and polite is one thing, but intellect is something else entirely

[@CasualDudeGaming]

Sad thing is, even fans look at their idol as product sometimes. Not only the company.

[@metamon2704]

Well the fans are the reason the "product" is made in the first place.

[@duckmeat4674]

Lol the fans decide how the industry should be ran, not the other way around. If fans weren't so obsessed about objectifying their "idols" then the industry wouldn't either

[@yt-sh]

@Daud Khan entire model & acting industry is the same, ask women

[@d3v3n_51ngh]

Of course they don't want their idols to be dating or live their life lowkey...

[@yt-sh]

@Daud Khan ever heard of Harvey Weinstein

[@Haruta18]

I remember 9muses label eventually being exposed for mistreating the girls. I distinctly remember seeing a video of the ceo smacking Sera in the face. It was awful. It very clearly wasn’t her fault 9muses didn’t do well, it was the company. I really hope she succeeds, and has a great career in the future

[@StackExchan9e]

"I distinctly remember seeing a video of the ceo smacking Sera in the face." Where can I see video of this?

[@ZellieA]

If you haven’t watched the 9muses documentary you need to

[@huntress1013]

I remember seeing that in a video about groups including B.A.P. and GOT7 that were treated terribly by their agencies. She looked so stunned and confused. I wish her the best 😔

[@cheesecake4648]

@@g.5558 not there

[@cuckoophendula8211]

@@StackExchan9e I just watched the documentary a few days ago, and didn't see that occurring (it was already quite scarring to watch them all go through everything despite that not being included). I'm wondering if someone can point us to where that footage would be.

[@jawadfalak8951]

"She asked for more creative control and no more members be replaced. Instead she got terminated" Well its no big mystery who the villains are here

[@ajorbista]

Of course, the mafia that is Star Empire!

[@kimimiralte3787]

Star empire treated them so badly...she was the first leader of nine muses then they replaced her and soon sacked her...

[@marcozolo3536]

No villains. Business is business. Get in where you fit in

[@SueweetieAJYPN]

If they listened to her, nine muses would have gotten on further. She is a talented, gorgeous, lovable stan attractor. Star empire really messed up with the amount of amazing talent they failed to bring out their potential to shine.

[@floraflowers]

Anyone who is familiar with Nine Muses, even if they got into kpop after their debut, knows that Star Empire was trash and treated them as products. Their documentary on debuting Nine Muses has actually become infamous and is often given as an example to newer fans who believe that kpop is all glamour when, in fact, it isn't.

[@zhisu2665]

We've lost multiple idols to suicides, illness and quit from stress and their worsening health yet the industry rarely cares. Idols get replaced like they were disposables even the famous idols still get treated horribly. It takes serious mental strength to handle the waves of toxicity that are constantly aiming for you. I praise all idols.

[@MarshallCross]

I still remember Nine Muses, they were the "model group", a group full of gorgeous models who were also idols. That was their concept. The members were all so pretty and elegant, working for world famous luxury brands.

[@SueweetieAJYPN]

So many so many bops. It was such a waste; one of the best kpop groups imo

[@ashtonshota3584]

@@SueweetieAJYPN I agree

[@mizzymsp]

I remember being obsessed with drama

[@alirollins5804]

@Sandra Swan no because they are legitimate models. Others are idols mainly and only do brand stiff on the side if theyre popular enough. 9Muses were just as much professional models as they were idols.

[@magicmarvel]

@Sandra Swan they were also the giants of K-pop, no member during the 2013 lineup was under 1.7m, which is pretty tall for Korean women!

[@igot7-lu]

Sera deserved better. Better company and treatment. She was the most popular too and nine muses popularity dropped after she left. Her vocals were amazing but sadly no one knew how she felt.

[@odd6088]

She my bias in 9muses im so sad when she leave the group T T

[@teacher-Eri]

The company can't utilize her talent and managing their career. They have so much potential to hit it big with better promotion and resource. Something that nine muses company didn't have

[@igot7-lu]

@@teacher-Eri yea too bad she didn't get in another company

[@teacher-Eri]

@@igot7-lu it's hard for her age at that time

[@igot7-lu]

@@teacher-Eri she was 23 when she was in nine muses. I'm sure she trained earlier than that age though

[@iamkpopidol]

she's not "faded" she looks like she's GLOWING idc idc im gonna STAN

[@toastycarp]

Ok I was not expecting her English accent to be that spot on and fluent

[@arzeina3885]

She lived in Canada during her childhood, that’s why!

[@sudatkhan]

She's Canadian that's why

[@ivymax5828]

She has a whole KZbin channel

[@SARMY7]

@@ivymax5828 can u tell me ?

[@ivymax5828]

@@SARMY7 Sera Ryu

[@ifbadwhypretty]

She's obviously well spoken and has brains. She also can dance pretty well and has a nice voice. She's brave and strong. I hope she gets through this and be able to achieve the acknowledgement she deserves, as well as the other participants.

[@marcozolo3536]

No idea what the point of your comment was. So being educated validates being a kpop star even more?

[@francechou]

When art is no longer art, just business. Culture can't be massively standardized and produced. Ultimately It will just fade away because It Will lack originality.

[@PikaPluff]

So true

[@seriuxmin335]

And it's happening because the One comapy keeps buying other company just to gain profit. Capitalism is now in KpOp industry.

[@_leivouszx]

@@seriuxmin335 just was abt to say it 🤭

[@chenxiongxiong6778]

Oh the industry will have to change otherwise it'll really fade away especially nowadays when underdog story is somewhat more popular and relatable. Brave girls for example.

[@goldensock2313]

You just described kpop

[@phi_deltaeffect]

People who comment with "fame and music is worthless, she doesnt learn," etc, have you ever imagined how it would feel if people belittle/ laugh at your life goal and passion?

[@gumdum5258]

I won't say those stuff. But make sure they know the risk, the reality. Its not all glam over there. Make sure you are up to what you're looking for.

[@mayshusakuhanamurasufferli5438]

@Otaku hunter so? It is none of your business

[@Nonyah123]

fame is worthless. Music is everything. Just do things for the right reason, not to have people look at you

[@user-ty2fm3ge9m]

@@Nonyah123 Fame is like advertisement for stars: the more famous they are, the more they’re worth.

[@ethankoh6851]

@@Nonyah123 Fame can get you more support for your career, both morally and financially

[@helloworld2784]

And people look at them as entertainers and forget they're human beings with emotions and deserves better 🤷‍♀️

[@jinjikisano179]

Well, it's an industry where there are too many applicant.

[@723lion]

"Dont work at the kitchen if u cant stand the heat"

[@Nonyah123]

@@ffffffff5500 did you watch the video? the vast majority ends their career in deep debt, and even less people even debut

[@ffffffff5500]

@@Nonyah123 Oh nvm I was thinking about the more popular obes.

[@minari9256]

@Dodadeus technically yes because they are manipulated into doing it without knowing the cost

[@exxodas]

she seems smart, she could literally make a fashion or makeup youtube channel and become more famous than any k-pop star

[@AnsemUchiha]

She has a channel she reacts to kpop videos and does interviews every now and then

[@sakamreddy]

She already had one Her channel name is sera ryu I guess

[@cheesecake4648]

oh stop with the makeup channels

[@PriyanshuKumar-ez6qi]

@@cheesecake4648 well there's nothing wrong in it

[@RayMak]

How much are you.... that's a very brutal question

[@HistoryFacts5]

Bro do you do like 50 comments a day? I see you everywhere

[@ce9068]

I see u again hahaha

[@helloworldxd]

You're everywhere

[@Fearless-Hyena]

same question in the brothel

[@santerimyl]

STOP COMMENTING

[@pmanlicious7117]

The industry itself it's so toxic. Their culture and society demanding perfection on every aspect but they love to put their anger and projection of their miserable life to these idols.

[@mikkakisaragi8837]

At this point, it's too late to change that culture because it's been ingrained to the public for decades already.

[@nassifguiling4922]

The fact itself that they are labeled and called as idols is toxic in itself. The word Idol demands too much from a person so much so that companies and fans expect too much from them that we forget the humanity behind the glitz and glamour.

[@FirstLast-yj1hp]

@@nassifguiling4922 At the same time they're the ones signing up for it and knows the contract. It's not like they were forced to be in there like military

[@ba-tobartc.6230]

yeah i dont like the word idol! call them artists for f sakes!!

[@formerunsecretarygeneralba9536]

@@mikkakisaragi8837 I actually don't want it to be change. I think that's what makes it interesting and more exclusive. It's like being a part of royalty. They have very high standards and it must be pretty stressful but we like it. We like to see something so elegant and "perfect", so that we don't have to or so that we could also dream to become like that. That's what makes kpop special than other musical bands. They're not just singers but also dancers and models. That's what make kpop blow up in the first place. Imagine if the Royal Family has no standards and everyone just wears t shirt, shorts and flip flop in public.

[@aler.nishikino1888]

I wish there were more variety with the ages of girl groups,, it's a shame that the average idol doesn't last after her late twenties because companies give women an expiration date while they're still YOUNG. Kpop stans treat BoA at 34 years old as if she were fifty I swear, but I'd love to stan a group with women in their thirties

[@L.Lavender]

I KNOW RIGHT??? Like they need to remember that the fans of many kpop groups in the past are heading toward their 30s or older and would like to see the artists they used to see or artists that aren't under 21 all the time.

[@penultimania4295]

Its not profitable though. Saying this as a 30yo 2nd gen stan.

[@aler.nishikino1888]

@@penultimania4295 I know. Companies just act accordingly to what the public demands and a woman in her thirties is already ancient, for their standards. Male idols have it a bit easier in that aspect.

[@L.Lavender]

@@penultimania4295 I actually don't believe so. Look at western pop culture, there are many artists THRIVING still even into their 50s. Examples like Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, etc. I definitely think that in the west female artists that continue after 30 would still have a great fanbase, however I understand that by South Korean standards women are given a shelf life which is very disappointing. There are a lot of gender/age double standards here too.

[@oz1128]

@@L.Lavender korea also has singers above 30 and 40..you have to learn to differentiate between kpop idols and korean singers

[@novanoir8309]

"Replaceable product" that's like... every idol agency ever

[@devilix123987]

except HF/DCC

[@khalil-wc4bs]

yes, from what i noticed Korean women are so beautiful so finding models/beauties is not hard. most kpop groups don't write their own music so music also is not an issue.so that leaves us with what ? how hard is it to find an idol ? it's very easy to find an idol tell him what to do and shut him up.

[@pastelmacaroon]

@@khalil-wc4bs you mean so many of them are surgicallt enhanced? Ever been to a street in korea?😂😂😂 you'll only be disappointed

[@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink]

And there in lies the problem.

[@gracewood6768]

Thats always entertainment industry does. Sad but how can they profit ? Think in marketing standard point

[@animetoonshd3889]

Her English is extremely well. Especially her accent

[@sct4040]

She sounds American.

[@kiko9382]

True, I didn't expect that, she's smart

[@Magus427]

She lived in Canada for about 3 years when she was in high school.

[@ajorbista]

She spent a few years in Canada

[@micea]

@@Magus427 no wonder

[@marcellason843]

when she said “if your value is considered low, you can be replaced by someone that has higher value. anytime.” it hits different. in this generation where we all living people look at you as an object that can be replaceable or they can buy anytime but we are not object we are human no one can buy or replace our dignity because that is the only one that we have. fight for your right.

[@raile4300]

Behind those smiles, fame, elegance close to perfection, a very tired soul is trying to keep itself together

[@kristaerdman9029]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmqZhZygl9OJeKs 1

[@viennacupcake8700]

J

[@lizxu322]

Perfectly worded.

[@GM-kp7yw]

Not just here. Whole South Korea work culture is very toxic

[@marcozolo3536]

Who cares? Everyone goes through daily struggles, why should hers be more valid and noteworthy

[@ayenastyletelier3257]

she’s such a humble woman, she supports a lot of artists and deserves so much more love and recognition

[@playball604]

When fame fades, you become humble. Same with other superstar everywhere.

[@sheggy1986]

@@playball604 you saying she wasn't humble before?

[@i_am_me1238]

@@playball604 you talk as if you were famous before! 😂

[@jmcee6122]

There's something about this girl that I really like. I hope she is successful.

[@dwchen1]

Her English is clean like cut through the bone. She should release more English songs with K-Pop style, promising more success rather than in Korean.

[@TheDoingitShow]

www.bilibili.com/video/BV1LK4y177iJ goez?

[@LailyFNoor]

Doubt it... SM and JYP have tried this for their idols - and the English version of Kpop is not more successful that original one

[@BarstucksCoffee]

That's just Pop music, more or less

[@qtaro-7097]

i was surprised. she has nice voice too

[@puffpuffpanda4383]

So you are a director ? Huh? 😒😒😒

[@autumneagle]

Faded? That's SERA RYU. There is nothing faded about that beautiful sweet human being. I wish her all the best and fully support her.

[@leeminhoe8037]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX6qYqGihs5omMk .,.,

[@leeminhoe8037]

Ikr

[@TheDorianTube]

I hope she sees this, man lol

[@autumneagle]

@@TheDorianTube aww well I post on her videos all the time so I'm sure she's seen me tell her she's awesome before. Also she has many earth family like me who thinks she is a wonderful person and very talented.

[@lapeez2277]

you couldnt torture me to get me to say that

[@avivshvitzky2459]

KPOP fans are actually part of the reason this is happening. The focus on groups from big companies is almost bizzare. People disregard great groups for nothing

[@cookiescream5833]

But at the same time, there are millions of groups in this industry. Hundreds are debuting daily. Its hard to find groups like this out of the millions, especially groups from companies you don't even know the name of. There are millions of talented and incredible groups but not all of them are going to get the success they deserve unfortunately. Not all of them can get noticed, its impossible. There's only a few groups in the industry who are lucky enough to get the fame and success. This is just the way the world works. Its the same with the western industry. It really depends on luck tbh.

[@niharikasharma2022]

true, it all depends on luck. Groups who debuted almost at same time with average age of 17 and 26, though with different music style with a vast popularity gap..... it's difficult to follow each and every comeback or debut but I do try to know more about 'not well known groups', or maybe I feel sympathy towards them, but over the time I realised even if I don't bother to litsen, the one who's meant to get recognition will eventually do. This doesn't make anyone less talented or bad at music, it's just how society works, even if I study hard, there will be people who will always be ahead of me..... any industry is just source of income, some people are at the top, others just do what life offers after they don't achieve what they wanted. Though there are exceptions too

[@eveningrice]

@@cookiescream5833 millions is stretching it lol but yes a lot.

[@aileen456]

It all depends on your music taste in the end. It's hard to stan a group that doesn't fit your music taste or style.

[@ad___0799]

Fans can choose whoever they want to listen Why are u blaming them🙄

[@moonbyulsradish1453]

"They sometimes consider us as replaceable products" That hit hard, she looked so heartbroken 😭

[@kelpboyss9337]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXFlJSNo96VsNU

[@markangelogarcia2136]

it's like how YG just replaced 2NE1 with Blackpink in they were actually on the peak of their stardom.

[@justaguy2033]

She could just get a REAL job like everyone else

[@edster8416]

Well the truth is they are. They are just a walking billboard for products. Their fans and simps are what makes them relevant. Imagine no one follows them in social media or go to their concert in just one night and u can see they are on the streets being replaced the next day.

[@smileyboi5275]

Its somthing she chose

[@MorseCodeStutters]

Now it makes sense why she hypes up ANY girl group...she understands how badly they want to succeed and be acknowledged for their skills.

[@redblossomaaron5975]

yes she also hypes up some underrated boy groups like Snuper. She introduced Snuper and now I am loving them so much. I guess she doesn't want groups to end up like nine muses so she hypes them up as a former idol.She is such a generous sweetheart ❤️

[@kayshiekayshie2198]

@@redblossomaaron5975 *aggressively searches for the group*

[@IndianaJonas96]

SERA IS THE REASON I WATCHED EVERY SINGLE NINE MUSES MV She was literally so captivating to me. Sera deserves so much more

[@aurindompalit]

Me too

[@mikkakisaragi8837]

South Korea's specialty: K-pop stars What they see: Fans: sacred people Agencies: cash cows

[@laurianeharvey66]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqHVe3x-a5WfopY

[@tntfragz1945]

Welcome to Capitalism 2

[@PeterJake2868]

north korea left the chat

[@papastalin7705]

@Iosif Stalin yep

[@robgrenzeback3425]

There's no perfect system, look at North Korea & Venezuela.

[@RayMak]

Pray that they will do well too

[@helloworldxd]

Every videos I like I always see you

[@santerimyl]

GET AWAY

[@doggiechan5278]

.

[@Macam2macam]

you everywhere... how?

[@kihomughato2294]

This guy is everywhere like a bot

[@Cereal_Killer007]

She would be an amazing teacher at a high school. She naturally has a gift to teach and people enjoy being around her so much

[@athaya2992]

She seems like a smart woman. She legit has more value than just to be a kpop idol, she can totally be some kind of ambassador and whatnot.

[@fromis.9]

Smart woman. 33. Unemployed

[@march9177]

@@fromis.9 A lot of smart people are unemployed. Especially in today’s job market. In her case, she’s not settling for anything except her dream. That’s probably why she doesn’t care about working anywhere else. Given how easy is to get hired in Korea if you are pretty, she could easily land any office job if she wants to. S.K job market is big in Lookism and she is blessed in that department.

[@athenam4724]

@@fromis.9 jealousy. Spotted

[@fromis.9]

@@athenam4724 jealous of a 30 yo jobless woman that is in debt and depression. pfft

[@athenam4724]

@@fromis.9 she's not an idol, but who's to say she's still unemployed

[@xzin8673]

She has such a wholesome way of speaking. You can tell she's tired, she's exhausted but she's got fight left inside her. :) More power to you, Ryu!

[@theconsolethief]

Was a huge fan of Nine Muses before, got depressed when Sera left. She is literally the core member of the group, they were actually on their way to popularity, sadly her company didn't value her that much. Nine Muses went downhill after she left.

[@zohoney9288]

Yes, she is the ace 😭

[@poopoopants7904]

i hope some of you new kpoppies who desperately want to live the “y/n life” know how hard it is to compete. this industry is not easy. there are so many obstacles and so much adversity you have to face daily. i hope you don’t do it to just see your oppars and do it because it is your dream. this isn’t an easy world to just pop in. nothing will be easy. you will bleed, cry, and sweat. you will get lack of sleep. you will have to push yourself and sacrifice your freedom and sometimes your own sanity just to debut. and it gets even harder to stay relevant. just like ryu showed. there are endless possibilities that can happen to you in your career. think wisely if this is something you really wanna do. it’s not all sunshine and rainbows and the other glamorous things kpop likes to show on the surface. it’s a cruel world and you will face immense pressure and criticism. this isn’t a fan fiction. this is a reality.

[@Victoria-cx9oh]

Wonderfully said👍🏻👏👏👌🏼

[@hansols1727]

The problem is people going into the industry knowing its super competitive and not secure. Some people get to naive and they get tunnel vision. The industry is superficial itself and the artists know that.

[@vvolleylife279]

What's with the *y/n life?* these two topics are so different. (I'm a mom btw)

[@Victoria-cx9oh]

@@vvolleylife279 its basically how young aspiring persons who wants to be a kpop idol thinks that the kpop idol life is all glitter and glamour and sunshine and rainbows. Some persons who want to become a kpop idol has this image in their mind that being a kpop idol is a wonderful thing without stress. So what this person was saying was that she or he hopes that they know the pressures and stress of the system before they absentmindly rush into the kpop celebrity life

[@vvolleylife279]

@@Victoria-cx9oh yes true, and i agree with them. But y/n is a person who wants to marry oppars or unnies, not necessarily become an idol. So it was really off topic! I had few students who read y/n fanfics but none of them were really into the idol life. Or at least this is what they said. They were koreaboos for sure but not idol wannabes. Ik there are koreaboos who dream to be a famous shining kpop superstar, but they are different than y/ns. ~~~ I appreciate the OP's point of view tho. And your explanation.~(＾◇^)/

[@laiminhmabulay7529]

i think it’s quite irresponsible to actually describe her as “faded”.

[@nubiepanda1886]

nah irresponsible isnt wat it shld be described as and anyways shes in debt which means she is fading out of the industry, she isnt popular anywhere now

[@laiminhmabulay7529]

@@nubiepanda1886 it’s a derogatory term. even if her situation implies that she’s “faded”, it’s still downright mean and insensitive to apply the said word to their subject her. to be associated with such a term does nothing to empower her. they should have known better.

[@nubiepanda1886]

@@laiminhmabulay7529 its not to empower her shes not watching this video its to tell us the reality of the kpop industry that people do get left behind

[@laiminhmabulay7529]

@@nubiepanda1886 for a video that aims to show only the reality, “faded” is still a word that is tainted with opinion. “former” is a much safer word.

[@nubiepanda1886]

@@laiminhmabulay7529 yes i agree faded doesnt sound nice but its not to demean her and "former" doesnt bring the poimt out accurately and shes still trying to make it as an artist the implication of "faded" is that the kpop industry is a dark place where not many suceed and she was recognise before for nine muses but now no one remembers her

[@randomlyrj7900]

I'm rooting for her. I hope she gets a successful comeback.

[@roi_k]

I really really really hope she can gain 100x more success this time around!

[@houghwhite411]

Not likely but I hope Only 3% of idols show up in music shows, the rest is unknown

[@roi_k]

@@houghwhite411 yeh 😔 but I really hope she can gain success after her hardships

[@wyw201]

@@roi_k Shouldn’t you hope for some reform within the KPOP industrial machine where ROI is strictly dependent on asset usage (people)

[@roi_k]

@@wyw201 u mean like the artists success is determined by the people and not by the companies?

[@wyw201]

@@roi_k Think about it this way, the agency manages and pays for the training, marketing and gigs. The agencies also manage the logistics, support and pricing. In return the artists are treated as G&A or maybe Opex with the majority of margins recouping capital and operational spending. It is almost as if the agencies are operating under the assumption that the talents of the artists doesn't matter as much as capital spend.

[@Gtinker]

The little smile she had when she said “can still keep going” meant a lot me. ❤️ I’ll keep a look out for her stuff and I’m happy she’s back.

[@princeflame295]

She was the heart of Nine Muses. Truly contributed to their sound and was one of the most notable vocalists for me. I hope she succeeds and the industry changes.

[@surinurkholifah2083]

I heard about Nine Muses back when I was in high school. Even they were once compared to Girl's Generation, the most popular girl group at that time. I didn't follow their journey. It's quite saddening to see their struggle in the hardship of K-pop industry. I hope all the best for her.

[@laurianeharvey66]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqHVe3x-a5WfopY

[@EpicThe112]

Correct and if you are wondering who is her Girls Generation equivalent it's Taeyeon while her bandmate Minha becomes Snsd Yoona.

[@biohazard737]

I always preferred nine muses. They had a lot of great songs

[@viennacupcake8700]

Hello

[@landiratnabinangkit4386]

I always love 9muses songs, and they actually sing live especially in 'Wild' era. U should go and try listen to their song. It's getting better every comeback. It's sad that they disbanded.

[@rai.b]

all we see is the glitz and glam in the kpop industry but in reality...lets just say they are mostly overworked, underpaid, treated badly, depressed ( and they hardly pay attention to the idol's mental health)

[@TheDoingitShow]

www.bilibili.com/video/BV1LK4y177iJ goez?

[@anonymoususer7154]

Yeah if ur not at the top life is terrible

[@lyhthegreat]

but tbh they chose to go into the industry..nobody forced them to..they could always take up a normal job and live like a normal person

[@tobydawes6007]

The industry needs to be regulated to prevent the explotation of people who are paid starvation wages whilst the company keeps all the profit.

[@revilivaille7861]

And underweight

[@HorribleHarry]

9MUSES were my pinnacle kpop group. Sera and Sam leaving the group was heartbreaking but their company abused these women constantly... and I understand why they moved on. Sera is the person we should all be listening to for her insight into the industry. She is pure talent and class. She is also a huge fan of newer generation groups like the drastically underrated Dreamcatcher. Everyone please support her.

[@am3lia571]

Dang she’s 33, I thought she was in her early 20’s,

[@bmc9154]

Exactly what I thought when I watched her KZbin videos

[@angah82]

Sadly, that is the age when most idols are considered to be "too old."

[@MsMrReason]

In the words of YG 27 is the age where females should be retiring. Part of an female idol's appeal is youth and even if you look young they cannot get over that that you can technically be the mom of teengae idols. Kpop will eventually get there but not yet. They have the mentality of how managers treated the US girl groups of the 60s that disbanded when most of them reached their mid 20s. Best thing to do is become and artists like western females and you can go on indefinitely. Kpop for girls will always be teens to mid twenties as it is aimed at high schoolers in Korea

[@elmin82]

asian age slowly

[@Me-mb1ex]

@@MsMrReason That’s sad when I think of people like Lee Hyori and all the women of my favorite groups like SNSD and 2NE1 who’ve surpassed that age but still have so much to offer professionally. The ageism against women across the board is always disgusting.

[@NokinhasT]

To anyone who wants to know: The name of the program they are referencing is "Miss Back". You're welcome xD

[@jacquelyndeleon1041]

@Nokinhas T Thank You !!!

[@Estonian4life]

the show itself didn''t become as popular as they hoped. the ratings for it are quite bad actually :(

[@ShredPhred]

If the show had English subtitles, it would be more popular with international fans. The only sites with English subtitles is KZbin and Dramacool.so but both only have up to episode 5

[@gh0stdem0n666]

@@icebear7002 she left the show because she wants the others to shine.

[@lancelyde]

@@gh0stdem0n666 Wikipedia says that was another girl not the one in this video

[@joapaucastaneda3953]

When I first saw their group's music video, she was the one I noticed first. Her charisma is remarkable and she sings well too.

[@multikpopstxn]

"i want to be an example of someone who endured a lot of hardships and sufferings from a lot of illness but can still keep going." we need more idols like her. she truly sounds like an amazing person saying this 💜

[@helsiclife]

This is so sad. I remember that group back in the day. So terrible that they blamed her for it not working out...

[@millerchassis6119]

I still listen to them. Great songs.

[@HappiiWheels]

She honestly seems like a genuine person. I hate that she had it so hard

[@sunshineli2515]

This is the sad reality though. With new idols popping up like mushrooms, the older ones get forgotten if they don't really have the right company or even luck.

[@Nobody-jp7lm]

The fact that many people even she herself still want to get to the industry despite all the lack of respect and difficulties is what makes the current situation Though I gotta respect them for that

[@morningglory3644]

It's so easy to give up on yourself when you know you are dispensable. I'm glad that she still continues to persist & fight for the life she wants.

[@cheenouxiong8504]

"So they sometimes consider us as replaceable products" Folks, it ain't gon get mo real dan dat.

[@guisas123]

Her last sentence actually made me cry. She's very brave. I hope she can make it. I discovered another idol from Nine Muses this year and listened to her song A LOT. If you don't know about Keum Jo listen to Light. It's her OST to Where Your Eyes Linger.

[@evelynreiman6420]

“Faded” wasn’t the best adjective to use I totally thought she was just high before reading the rest

[@itoo4884]

This hurts to see "failed". She's so nice on her channel. I wish the president of the Dreamcatcher fandom (Insomniacs) the best!

[@プミン-s6s]

She's my bias since 2012 in Namyu era, she's the best ;-; So proud of you, our insomnia president 😭

[@ilovedreamcatcher1337]

Aaayyyyeee another insomnia! !! I've been looking for at least one comment hehe

[@ainathirah9384]

Yesssss somnia tooo

[@Makaramericancutie]

Hehehe

[@aulila7572]

And this is why she respect DCC and dreamcatcher. Despite their failure with minx, they choose redebut rather than disbandment.

[@Kata_Rin]

i’m also super glad their company seemed to be so allowing with it

[@justfounditandseeit2815]

As a human being our lifes is full of struggles ,we face hardships every day , whatever career or job is like acting , dancing , teaching , cleaning or waiters etc but it's enough to respect and treat each other like a human being not as a product

[@gumdum5258]

Well this is how world work. Even University alumni always referred as 'this is our University product'.

[@boysteacher3818]

Ever heard of human resources?

[@magk2524]

@@ZENSIBLE life is full of struggles. stop with your overly optimistic nonsense

[@anonymousstout4759]

Read mein kampf

[@viennacupcake8700]

Hii

[@Redqueen-e7u]

SERA is the future for k-pop journalism, period!

[@grahamyodude]

The harsh truth is you are just an instrument. Everyone can sing. Everyone can dance. If you really want a shot at the music industry, become a writer. Unless your voice is truly bewildering and unique theres nothing to separate you from the other singers and dancers competing for your spot. Keep working hard we all believe in you.

[@cherychi865]

Its an eye opener that 10% or less trainees make it to debut.And if you're in a small company that was just going to be worst.Hope you fly again.We're looking forward for you!

[@manuyang21]

i never expect a nine muses member on south china's channel, hopefully sera will gain attention and popularity since she has so much action the past year

[@Erika-fw9ir]

I remember watching their documentary and I fell in love with her and Nine muses🥺 I was so sad to see her leave and I saw how hard she had worked to get where she had gotten

[@Maya-sv1pz]

showbiz is tough. you have to be able to entertain and attract.

[@katerinekoch994]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmqZhZygl9OJeKs

[@manuelmejiacabral4307]

Yeah, it's brutal. Someone said that fame is like a parable once you peaked decline awaits you. Specially in a competitive industry. like this.

[@korbaul]

I’d say any competitive industry is tough, it just so happens that in the the kpop industry it is exceptionally tough to stand out by a large enough margin to have any kind of bargaining chip.

[@manuelmejiacabral4307]

@@korbaul You are right.

[@plauditecives]

That is called a truism.

[@cthulwho602]

I wish her the best! It's heartbreaking to see so many artists/idols fall short and/or are devalued by the companies they work so hard for.

[@xxamazingjayxx]

she just released a new single called ‘one more time’! let’s support sera!

[@Moon-0777]

Some or most agencies and toxic fans would say "their old now,so their old news".No matter how many generations have passed, every group's or artist's hardships and achievements that they made in history will never be replaced or forgotten.Becuase everyone is a unqiue star that shines in their own way.

[@justacub3804]

Yooo. This was in my recommended and I thought the girl in the thumbnail looked familiar so I clicked. I didn't expect it to be Sera. I've been watching her youtube videos for awhile and she never fails to put a smile on my face. I wish her all the best, she's an amazingly talented artist and didn't deserve what happened to her.

[@prokrity727]

She is soo strong I can't imagine people can think a human being as a replaceable product... I don't understand why we become artist when we don't have any freedom or even respect in this society....

[@jordanandkimbothepugs]

She’s so beautiful. I hope she succeeds in whatever journey she’s embarking

[@fremzter]

Wait isn't that the president of Dreamcatcher fandom lol

[@rvhmvli]

yessss 😂😂

[@sebassm8318]

And Loona fandom too

[@toxicfansaretragic2003]

And GIDLE fandom Specially Soojin's

[@kiara94]

YESS INSOMNIA'S PRESIDENT

[@staypeculiar6934]

Exactly

[@FirstnameLastname-xh9gd]

Girl you got this! You've been through so much and this news makes me very happy as you deserve this second chance and I pray that you will win ❣️💖💕💗💓❤️💞

[@leeteuknoyennurin1387]

She is famous in Nine Muse if only SE didn't mess up..their ceo is problematic,,ZE:A,Nine Muses they all are very talented

[@luisitotm100]

They made the biggest mistake letting her go. Her voice is one of the most unique in the entire kpop industry . Her looks aswell. Just so visibly beautiful and eye catching, yet not generic looking . One of a kind beauty

[@zackerymendoza3411]

"In a world where everyone is special, no one is special" - some randome quote i stole somewhere

[@cb9888]

The way she said “but still can keep going” 💔 stay strong & keep going ❤️

[@viptaiga]

Ryu sera is still beautiful after all these years!! I’m so glad she’s not giving up cause she is so talented! Thankyou for speaking up you beaut!! 😭💕

[@chocozsix2767]

And her former group today make a reunion in MMTG ~~HYEMI, KYUNGRI, HYUNA, MINHA, EUARIN, KEUMJO AND SOJIN..

[@ginnytrl4776]

This saddens me a lot, I know the world isn't always fair and square, but I do really hope each and every one of us in the planet could achieve your dreams..

[@korbaul]

The only fair thing in the world is that it is unfair to everyone.

[@ellaapril194]

@@korbaul well said!

[@doleofdolonia8859]

Waiting for the "No one cares" comments and the people who constantly bicker that SCMP should only post headline news while forgetting interesting aspects of daily life and culture.

[@raksh9]

It's the human interest stories like these that draw me to SCMP. Similarly, the demolition of an old Chinese village and attendant closure of a local cafe got my attention. Whether it's old cultural aspects of Hong Kong or little known issues of the entertainment industry, these things are important.

[@lilybrown5357]

Gosh, I remind her, I used to love 9muses when I was a teen, and still love it today. I really hope you'll be successful 😭 miss you on stage

[@Ash-iu4qw]

NineMuses was a such successful group. The fact that she had to go through this journey mostly alone while receiving brutal questions or criticisms at the same time. She’s truly an icon for getting through this to pursue or career in music.

[@diogenes8338]

Ryu Sera perfectly described the commodity mentality intrinsic to K-pop and her awareness of it. Slowly, K-pop artists need to form their their own cooperative/label and become their own boss. Right now, it's just huge agencies that are akin to capital investors who could care less about mental health and the full development of a complete human artist. You can tell that Ryu is mature and highly analytical. She has had much post-traumatic growth, and I'm glad the industry has her at the vanguard. Happy that she appears to have had a supportive group of people who can hold her experience and not belittle it. My Korean friends have shared with me that showing weakness or suffering in the presence of others (even friends) can make you an eyesore or gain you mockery rather than sympathy. I suspect that the fact that Ryu speaks another language (English) so fluently also liberates her from the sometimes single-story reality that any society upholds. I wish her and all K-pop artists the best. 🙏

[@tobydawes6007]

its a bit like industrial revolution capitalism, the artists are churned out used then discarded when no longer useful and then replaced. Its the definition of catch 22

[@reyzavama1488]

I got Goosebumps for every words that came out from her. I cant imagine how hard that was. I hope she keep strong, keep going to reach her dream, and hope she got what she want.

[@hughw2377]

That's a shame because nine muses was one of my favourite girl groups. I hate the companies for mistreating the girls!

[@lovelierose98]

Nine Muses was and still is my favourite girl group. I hated how they were so underrated back when they were still actively performing as a group. Sera's vocals are out of this world and she's talented af

[@sudhanshuranjanpanda8510]

No matter what happened but one thing is for sure that she has an incredible survivor ability that's why she never gave up and keep on moving and through her hardwork and determination there will be only flowers on her way in the future....stay motivated.👍❤️😊

[@ZekuChanU]

Customer: “How much are you?” Me: “$3” My Asian mom: “Nah-uh not with those grades you ain’t, take him, he’s free”

[@petyrparker]

That's funny, sad and relatable at the same time! 😂

[@AbCd-yn5jl]

Hahaha

[@MJAY-N7129]

Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@dhoyskie5586]

Hiya!

[@qlarettemach754]

i actually dont understand what how much are u means can somebody explain it

[@devineheart7]

Imagine working for years training then finally debuting to loose is all...

[@vishnurpillai7973]

Stop calling her 'faded', she's living her life on her terms now, what could be more inspiring than that.

[@youknowwhat6873]

Everything she said about their views on mental health is correct . Just see how many people we've lost in the past few years .

[@vc2178]

I always felt bad for sera, before debut she was gonna be the leader of the group, and when she was the leader, the company would put the blame on her when the members didn’t act right. She was constantly overworked, and so stressed out that her depression was bad. I wish nothing but love, happiness and luck to sera ❤️

[@victorhugocoutinho8774]

she been through a lot, I sincerely wish her success in every area of her life. Love Sera ❤️

[@mofumashu]

LET'S GO SERAAAAAA, INSOMNIA CAPTAIN, WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU

[@起.承.転.結]

Me seeing the thumbnail : OK. Me seeing the auto-played : *"Wait... I know her!!!"*

[@heh0912]

Go girl ...all love and support from me !! I admire your willpower and resolve ❤️

[@MegumiHayashida]

Her and Kyungri were and are still my faves. It's a shame that once idols starts reaching their 30's the kpop industry leaves them in debt and most of the time it seems like they have no mental support (Sulli, Go-Eun Bi, Jonghyun, Goo Ara...ect). Let's encourage her, she deserves it. Her light and her soul remain intact.