XG just dropped a heartbreaking reality check for trainees getting cut before debuting.
The Japanese girl group released a documentary showing their lead-up to debut. The oldest member, Airi, was told at the last minute she wouldn’t debut with the group.
The emotional blow hit her hard. She was advised to "think about how you want to tell your parents…"
“Think about how you want to tell your parents…”
— Staff telling Airi about her cut
In the video, Airi calls her parents herself, sobbing while she explains the news.
"I’m sad that I can’t perform in front of my parents who have supported me for such a long time."
— Airi, emotional after learning she was dropped
The footage then shows her reuniting with the other members after the announcement. The moment was raw and emotional.
Despite being Japanese, XG has made waves in Korea with their energetic performances. This candid look at the trainee struggles hit a nerve with K-pop fans, many of whom know the pain of getting cut right before debut.
This documentary adds to the ongoing conversation about how brutal and uncertain the idol trainee journey really is. Fans are reacting strongly, appreciating the honesty behind the scenes.
No further comment from XG’s agency yet. Fans are monitoring the situation closely.
