But here’s the sweet part: When they come to my sister’s dorm on their one day off a month? They demolish fried chicken and tteokbokki. The "idol diet" is a costume they wear for the agency; the real girls just want pizza. Being a trainee friend means being a therapist without a license.
The industry tries to turn them into polished dolls. But their friendship with my sister keeps them human. Next time you see a rookie group on stage looking nervous, remember: Behind that perfect smile is a kid who probably hasn't slept in 48 hours and just wants to text their best friend (my sister) a meme. my sisters idol trainee friends
The scariest part? The . Most agencies pay for housing, food, and training—but the trainee pays it back out of their first earnings. My sister’s friends already owe roughly $40,000 each. They joke about it, but you can see the terror in their eyes when they talk about "what if I don't debut?" 4. How They Treat "Civilians" (Like My Sister) You might think idols-in-training look down on normal people. It’s the opposite. But here’s the sweet part: When they come