KATSEYE member Sophia is drawing attention after sharing a conversation she had with LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin about dealing with harsh online criticism as a female idol.
During a recent discussion, Sophia revealed that she once reached out to Yunjin while thinking about the difficult periods LE SSERAFIM had experienced under heavy public scrutiny.
Sophia recalled, “I remember texting Yunjin from LE SSERAFIM. I was like, ‘How do you guys do this?’ Because they’ve been through the wringer.”
According to Sophia, Yunjin responded by explaining that there was no simple way to avoid the emotional impact completely.
Sophia continued, quoting Yunjin’s response: “Honestly, there’s no way around it other than kind of just grow numb to it.”
The conversation quickly gained attention on Korean online communities, where many users expressed concern over the pressure female idols can face from constant public opinions and criticism.
Some reactions included:
“It must be incredibly difficult to be a female idol.”
“This is seriously worrying. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves.”
“I feel sorry for them.”
“Both of them are my favorites, so hearing this makes me even more emotional.”
Others also reflected on the intense criticism LE SSERAFIM previously faced and expressed sympathy for both groups.
Sophia’s comments have since sparked a wider discussion about the emotional challenges that can come with being a highly visible K-pop artist, especially when idols are constantly exposed to comments and judgment online.
