Male idol honestly explains to fans why he is working part-time at 'LUSH'

[My Everything]

A male K-Pop idol is garnering attention on online communities for his heart-to-heart with fans about his part-time job. 

During a recent 'V Live' broadcast with fans, idol group VANNERmember Hyesung addressed a difficult topic. Some fans had spotted the idol working as a part-time salesperson at 'LUSH'. 

Hyesung decided to explain to fans honestly why he decided to begin working part-time. He shared,

 

"I believe that many idols, like me, currently are not making any earnings despite promoting as idols. For me, I have been living without any earnings for about 2 years, and what I have realized is that when a person is living without any earnings for himself, your thoughts end up in a very extreme place. And so I started thinking. All I really want to do is to pay for my bus fare. Pay for my meals. And if I end up meeting a friend for the first time in a long time, and they are a friend who is younger than me, then maybe I can buy them something. Just coffee. Food. Just enough money for those simple things would maintain my welfare, but when I find that I don't have that, it turns into an ultimatum. I need to quit being a singer and an idol, I am tired of this, I need to live my life. When I realized that I was having such thoughts, I came to the conclusion that I need to just lay my pride down, and get a job to meet those few requirements. It doesn't matter if sometimes, people recognize me. If anyone asks me why I'm working there, I just need to answer that I am not making any money right now, and if I'm not even working part-time, then I can't continue being an idol. So I am working to protect my main role. That's is why I am working part-time at 'LUSH', everyone."

Furthermore, Hyesung added on, "I was supposed to start the live at 9 PM, but honestly, I was really worried. So I spent quite a few minutes just hesitating. But I'm glad now that I was able to communicate honestly with you all."

Finally, the idol relayed, "I will continue to work hard as VANNER. And all I can ask is that while you all are living your lives, if you happen to see VANNER on TV, or you hear a song by VANNER somewhere, if you could just say, 'Oh yeah, it's VANNER', or 'I remember VANNER'. If you could just remember us like that, I would be grateful."

Numerous netizens are currently sending Hyesung and VANNER words of encouragement, saying,"You can tell that he is a good and diligent person. In the end, those kinds of people will find success and happiness", "Good luck! I'm gonna go listen to you song", "His honesty makes me smile", "Why am I crying TT", and more. 

Meanwhile, VANNER will be holding an online fan meeting next week on November 9 at 6 PM KST. 
 

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[No1]

Takes real maturity to swallow your rpide and do what's necessary. Kudos to him, I hope him and his group find success.

[Sohryu]

i thought he looked familiar; he was in the trending topics on the qoo earlier today for how well decorated his room is. he seems really down to earth. i hope his group gains some traction soon! 

 

this was the qoo post if anyone is interested: https://theqoo.net/index.php?mid=hot&filter_mode=normal&page=2&document_srl=2228948526

[rananicolee]

I really respect him for doing that. 

[Nev Schulman]

And this is the reality. Not everyone becomes the top 5% or whatever percentage it is for the debuted idols that do become successful. Some group take years. I hope he won't be shamed. He deserves all the respect. It's unfortunate but at least he is honest about it.

[Jollux]

It's not like he's the only one doing it. That is the reality for the majority of kpop groups.

 

I would be surprised if he was making money while being so deep in the nugudom.

[Danee Danee]

I like that he speaks about it openly. More idols should. Only few debutees actually make it. Part time jobs are reality for majority, yet most people still treat idols as if simply debuting is equal to wealth and popularity and all the shiny.

[Quinn the Brain]

This is sad but such a reality for their system. Imagine working literally 24/7 for let's say the contract of 7 years but by the end you don't receive the money to retire if you want or at least buy a house, just a lil' much.

[Oli London]

That's the reality. I don't think he deserves more praise than anyone else working any other job to make ends meet.

[No1]

On 11/7/2021 at 10:01 PM, Oli London said:

That's the reality. I don't think he deserves more praise than anyone else working any other job to make ends meet.

Most people aren't tied to slave contracts that stops them from what is essentially just a side hustle and not a real career to pay the bills.

[Thigh-high feminist]

I love his honesty and i'll do what i can to support them. I hope this publicity helps.