From Ailee overcoming her fear of heights to her fear of chicken feet

Riding a rope into the air... Ailee's challenge to overcome acrophobia

Singer Ailee revealed the moment she overcame her acrophobia. On the 24th, Ailee posted a photo on her Instagram story with the caption, "I have acrophobia, but I overcame it yesterday." In the photo, Ailee is shown suspended in the air, hanging from a rope with the help of a man. Wearing a mask and closing her eyes, Ailee appeared nervous, but in the following photo, she was seen smiling and waving her hand. This performance was part of a show directed by Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha. Meanwhile, Ailee recently released her third studio album 'AMY' and is active as the first artist to join 'The Live,' a label founded by Ravi.

"It doesn't even feel like food"... Girl's Day Sojin's fear of chicken feet

There are also cases of confessing phobias regarding food. Girl's Day's Sojin appeared on KBS 2TV's 'Hello Counselor' and revealed her fear of chicken feet. During the recording, after hearing a story about someone being afraid of kimchi, Sojin confessed, "I'm also afraid of chicken feet." She explained that chicken feet "don't even feel like food, it's like they are coming right at me," drawing laughter with her hand gestures. The broadcast will air on the 4th at 11:15 PM.

Psychological pressure and social phobia faced by idols

The psychological state of idols is a continuous topic of discussion in the entertainment industry. MAMAMOO's Moonbyul recently sparked an online reaction due to a specific keyword mentioned during her communication with fans. In the past, psychological struggles were sometimes dealt with as more direct issues. Sulli, formerly of f(x) who debuted in 2009, once suspended her activities while suffering from social phobia and panic disorder caused by malicious comments. This is cited as an example showing the psychological vulnerability of idols hidden behind their glamorous appearances.

The rise of female physical variety shows and new trends

Recent variety show trends are shifting toward highlighting the strong physical abilities of women. Unlike the male-centered physical variety shows of the past, programs that emphasize women's survival skills and strength, such as 'Steel Unit: Female Special' and 'Queen Bee Game,' have emerged. Through Netflix's 'Siren' and 'Physical: 100,' the physicality of female contestants has garnered attention, and narratives combining sports and overcoming limits, such as 'Bodyguard' and 'Pure Fighter,' are being steadily produced.