What if I told you that some of your favorite idols endured physical punishment just to learn a dance? In a gripping Weverse livestream, Soobin, the leader of K-Pop sensation TXT, opened up about his traumatic training days, leaving fans furious and heartbroken.

Soobin shared a painful recollection from his early days as a trainee, alongside groupmate Taehyun, revealing that they were often subjected to harsh treatment during dance practices. Imagine trying to master intricate choreography from one of the most popular groups, SEVENTEEN, only to have your efforts met with punishment when you couldn't keep up!

With a somber tone rarely heard in his broadcasts, Soobin painted a vivid picture of their struggles as they juggled their budding dreams with grueling expectations. Both boys were merely middle schoolers, thrust into a high-pressure environment where they had to learn complex moves within a week or two. Can you imagine the fear in their young hearts as they attempted to learn at half-speed, only to fail to deliver?

As the story unfolded, Taehyun chimed in with a harrowing revelation of his own: they endured physical blows during their lessons as a form of punishment for not dancing well enough. Soobin confessed that this was a common reality for many trainees, and while he and Taehyun were not the worst off, it was evident that the culture of corporal punishment was deeply ingrained in the training system.

But the shocking part? The practices have since changed, with BIGHIT MUSIC now prohibiting such treatment. However, that doesn’t erase the traumatic experiences that Soobin, Taehyun, and countless other young trainees had to endure.

Fans have expressed their outrage on social media, condemning the earlier K-Pop training methods. Comments poured in, echoing the sentiment that hitting minors, especially those already dealing with the pressures of being away from home, is utterly unacceptable. As one fan put it, “Hitting anyone is wrong – but hitting kids under your care crosses a line that makes my blood boil.”

As the K-Pop industry continues to evolve, one can only hope that the lessons learned from these confessions lead to a brighter, more compassionate future for aspiring idols.