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").
The bonds between idol trainees are often strong, as they go through the grueling training process together. They support and encourage each other, sharing tips and advice on how to improve their skills. "They're all friends, but also competitors," says the author. "They want to help each other, but they also want to be the one who debuts first." my sisters idol trainee friends
We read a lot about toxic diet culture in the industry. And yes, it exists. But watching my sister’s friends navigate it is more nuanced than the headlines. Every Monday, the agency posts the "Monthly Evaluation"
Some of the qualities that my sister's idol trainee friends may possess include: The bonds between idol trainees are often strong,
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.