SAY MY NAME’s grueling comeback schedule sparks controversy over idol life
SAY MY NAME just exposed the brutal reality behind idol life.
Kian84 followed the girl group’s daily schedule during their comeback promotions.
Members arrived at the broadcast station at 3:57 AM, starting their day well before dawn.
Makeup and prep dragged on past 5 AM.
They went straight to pre-recording followed by a fan meeting.
Performances stacked up throughout the day.
Hitomi was even seen filming TikTok content with THE BOYZ’ Eric amid the chaos.
At 6 PM, SAY MY NAME held a fansign.
The grueling day wrapped up around 10 PM back at company headquarters with more lessons.
The clip sparked online debate.
“I really don’t know why anyone would want to be an idol…” – OP on Reddit
Fans slammed the punishing hours and intense expectations idols face.
“It’s so tiring being an idol,” one fan wrote.
Some pushed back, saying dedication and sacrifice are part of any passion.
“If you’re passionate, sacrifices are made.”
The harsh grind of idol life isn’t new, but this raw footage is gaining traction for its unfiltered portrayal.
Watch the full video from Kian84 below.
