LIGHTSUM members reflect on five years since debut and future goals

Entering their fifth year since debut, LIGHTSUM members shared emotional reflections in a recent video, including tears shed during their first rehearsal in two years and a vow to perform at a year-end awards ceremony next year.

The group LIGHTSUM, now in their fifth year since debut, has opened up about their honest feelings behind the scenes and their concerns regarding the future. In a recently released video, the members shared their emotions immediately following a performance rehearsal and their realistic goals as idols, approaching fans with unfiltered sincerity.

Tears after rehearsal and the weight of a fifth year

The members recalled the atmosphere of a recent rehearsal. Perhaps due to the tension of a rehearsal being held for the first time in two years, some members were moved to tears. Regarding the fact that they shed tears during the rehearsal, the members comforted one another saying their "eyes became moist," and they also shared humorous anecdotes about a specific member sobbing after a performance. This shows the moments where the pressure of preparing for a stage and intense emotions intersect for artists.

Reaching the fifth year since debut is a point that brings them both a sense of achievement and a sense of urgency. The members showed an attitude of looking at their current position objectively, stating, "Since it has been five years since our debut, we sometimes feel rushed, but looking at our friends around us, we think it is still an age where it is okay to fail." These remarks reveal a realistic dimension of K-pop idols who constantly check their own positions while moving forward behind the glamorous stage.

"I would consider it if it were 10 billion won"... Honest Q&A between dreams and reality

The conversation led to lighthearted imaginings of "what if we had a large amount of money." When a specific amount of 100 million won was presented, the members provided lists reflecting their individual tastes. Opinions ranged from wanting to buy a massager to mentioning specific car models like a Genesis G80, a Porsche Cayenne, or a Kia Ray for car camping, reflecting their respective lifestyles.

In particular, when asked if they wanted to buy luxury goods, one member created a heartwarming atmosphere by answering, "I want to buy them for my parents. I think the joy would be doubled when I gift them to my parents rather than buying things for myself." Furthermore, when a larger amount of 1 billion won was mentioned, a joking response emerged that "10 billion won would be worth considering." This part of the conversation shows both the human desires and the realistic values that exist behind the professional glamour of being an idol.

"Next year, we will definitely be at an awards ceremony"... The future LIGHTSUM envisions

The most earnest goal shared by LIGHTSUM is a stage at a year-end awards ceremony. The members revealed that they watch year-end awards ceremonies on TV every year and have made a vow that "next year, we will actually go." For them, a year-end awards ceremony is more than just a place to receive awards; it is read as a symbolic indicator that settles the year's activities and proves their achievements.

The members shared their inner thoughts, saying, "There are times when how busy we are at the end of the year feels like a standard for comparing popularity," expressing that standing on an awards ceremony stage signifies the achievements of that year. Mentioning their activities in Japan and their future goals, they strengthened their determination to move toward larger stages without settling for their current position.

Source: original video (YouTube)