Unbelievable Reasons on Why Idol K-pop Depressed and Suffer

Being a K-pop idol might look fun, glitz, and glam. All the good clothes they wear, the catchy song they sing, and powerful dance the do makes you wonder, what other jobs could be better than that. But do you know what it takes to get to their position right now? Do you realize all the sacrifices K-pop idols make to achieve their fame and popularity in the Korean music industry? Have you ever thought about the bad things behind all of their success they have to go through for years? Even after everything they've been through and they finally debut as an official K-pop idol, they still have many challenges and obstacles in their K-pop career. 

Here are some bad things that can cause harm to our lovely K-pop idols that often leads them to depression and suffering:

Crazy Working Time

If you're a regular employee, you have a fixed working time. You go to work at 7, start working at 8, rest and have lunch at 12, then continue to work until 5 before going back home and rest during the night. It is totally different if you're a K-pop idol. Once you decided to be a K-pop idol, your work is your life. It would be hard for you to separate working time and resting time. You have many hours of training that consist of vocal and dance training. Then you have to perform at the concert, do a TV show, join live interviews, talk on a radio show, and many other things. Not only this drains your energy, but you hardly have a me-time. Pretty much you have no time to rest because while K-pop fans still like you, as a K-pop idol you have to give everything because you never know when K-pop fans stop liking you and move on to the new K-pop idols. Because the cycle of being K-pop idol is pretty fast you know. 

Rude Haters

Some people have too much time to spend on hating others they don't know. This is called haters. Haters always find a way to diss K-pop idols they don't like and say whatever rude comes from their mind. They will leave bad comments about K-pop idol in their social media and wherever they can. They are happy to spread negativity and wish others would hate those K-pop idols as much as the haters hate them. They are happy if the K-pop idols they hate to suffer and gain more haters.

What is even sadder is if the haters also say bad things about the K-pop idols' friend and family. Imagine if you're a K-pop idol and some strangers from the internet spread bad rumours about you and talk rubbish about your friend and family. They point at your weakness and insecurity. It must be sad to be K-pop idols when this thing happen. If the K-pop idol is not strong enough, they could eat those words and drown in the haters' comments. They would believe what the haters say and feel less than they actually are. This negativity can trigger depression that would eat their soul slowly. 

Away from Loved One

I've told you before that being a K-pop idol means that you have to dedicate your life as a K-pop idol. Company will provide a living place together with fellow members for K-pop idol to stay. Sometimes it could be far from their friends and family. They have to get used to living with new people they just know. Sometimes they're not allowed to meet anyone and have to delete their social media account. It can be hard for them to stay in contact with people that they used to love and be together with. Can you imagine how sad and lonely that feel? 

If they can't adjust well to the new environment fast, they sure will feel lonely. Even though they have new people around them, which are the fellow member of their K-pop groups, still, nobody can replace good family and friends. They are forced to live 'alone' and get used to the new environment. No matter how much they miss their family and friends, if their schedule is too full, they can't meet them. Not to say, most K-pop idols started to train and debut from a young age. They're separated from their family since they're young. They must be tough!

Those are just 3 things I know are hard for K-pop idols. If K-pop idols can't adapt fast and well with the situation, it can be bad for their mental health. It is not a surprise that many K-pop idols are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other stressful mental health condition. They have lived a tough life since a young age. 

If I could say it, probably being a K-pop idol is one of the most mentally draining jobs. So from now on, you should be good to the K-pop idols. Before you say something bad to them, remember that even without you being their hater, they already suffer enough. It is better for you not to add up more suffer to their life. Give love to them, not hate. Let's spread love to one another.