In a recent appearance on Psick University’s new series, LE SSERAFIM Sakura commented on K-pop trainees’ body shape and visuals. She was primarily invited to interact and show them some dance moves, but the episode eventually escalated into a brutal truth war. LE SSERAFIM Sakura told Jaehyung and Yangju to take care of their bodies. She did not mention or comment directly on their weight, but the gesture and words implied the same thing.
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Sakura Bodyshamed Trainees?
Sakura told Jaehyung that you need to take care of your body because when you guys are together, the visuals seem to be all over the place. However, Yangju did’nt understand and asked for straightforward advice. LE SSERAFIM Sakura questioned in her natural way, were you not able to see it in the mirror while performing? This struck Jaehyung totally.
Going by her role at the variety show, both trainees called her their teacher and were looking for crucial feedback and advice from her side. She keenly observed their performance, asked questions about their diets, and noticed difficulty sitting on the floor before commenting. According to fans, LE SSERAFIM Sakura conveyed important advice in a funny, natural way and considered the act a part of a skit. However, this act embroiled the K-pop idol yet again under the fire of controversy and backlash similar to the previous appearances.
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Sakura Broke the Idol Illusion
LE SSERAFIM performed “Fearless” on the set of Knowing Bros and debuted their group appearance on a reality variety show for the first time. LE SSERAFIM Sakura and Chaewon appeared for the interview along with other guests. During the interview, Sakura talked about struggles of being an idol, debut pressure, and other life events. Many K-netizens praised the idol for her strong comments and holding back tears while talking about her dad’s story. However, other K-pop fans posted short clips with incomplete context and accused her of being too realistic instead of being grateful for being a K-pop idol.
Apart from the controversy, LE SSERAFIM Sakura shared a story where her dad came to a handshake event in her hometown in Japan. Sakura’s parents got divorced when she was one, and she didn’t even know what her father looked like. At a random handshake event, she met her father for the first time; he was cheering for her. LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s grandma confirmed the identity of her father. Sakura shared this story in the same episode and gathered praise from K-netizens online.
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Sakura Quiet Behaviour on Running Man
The SBS Running Man show is known for its loud, happening, and fast genre, where celebrity competitors try to complete several missions to attain titles and avoid punishments. LE SSERAFIM Sakura, Kim Chaewon, and Kazuha appeared on the show for the first time after the LE SSERAFIM debut. They played games on Running Man, won some, and lost some, but K-netizens accused Sakura of being passive, quiet, and unenthusiastic as compared to other members.
However, many liked the performance by LE SSERAFIM Sakura on the show. With the comeback of Sakura on Running Man, this time, Hong Eunchae, K-netizens shared love for her in the comments section. Many comments read:
Sakura-san, you seem like a very pure and kind person! You try hard, and you’re so pretty~ I’m rooting for you
With the fun and pretty eldest daughter, Sakura, Fluffy, and cute Unchae
When I think about couples who work together all day, I think Sakura is doing well. It’s good to have separate rest periods, even if it’s just in the dorms. That way, they can stay together for a long time.
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LE SSERAFIM Sakura Overconfident?
LE SSERAFIM Sakura appeared on many variety shows, game shows, and other reality shows. During her appearance on MBC Every1’s Weekly Idol, she talked about her struggle with dance and how she was not good at it as compared to other group members. She focused on a disciplined schedule and slowly improved her performance before becoming a better dancer and performer in the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM. Many fans circulated a clipped version of her response, triggering controversy, and labelled her overconfident.
However, the controversy did not spill over to the mainstream media and remained in the four walls of the comment section. Her followers who have followed her journey and improvements undercut the temporary criticism bubble in the LE SSERAFIM Sakura’s comment section.
Sakura Innocent?
LE SSERAFIM Sakura is hands down innocent. K-netizens embroil her in baseless controversies and criticism every time, making assumptions, sharing specific clipped responses, and calling her anything without any verification. LE SSERAFIM Sakura, known for her quiet humor and professionalism, did not deserve such criticism; therefore, her fans come every time for her against these baseless controversies and attacks on her personality and nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many songs are in Fearless Le Sserafim?
There are five tracks in the Fearless EP album, which was released by LE SSERAFIM and Source Music in May 2022. The K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM debuted with the extended play album “Fearless,” and they also performed it on the variety show Knowing Bros.
What happened to Sakura Miyawaki?
Sakura Miyawaki is a current member of K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM. She came to South Korea from Japan and was temporarily part of the K-pop group IZ*ONE before debuting Fearless with LE SSERAFIM in May 2022. As of now, Sakura is with LE SSERAFIM, and there’s no controversy around her role in the K-pop industry.
Why is Sakura so popular in Le Ssserafim?
The K-pop idol Sakura is so popular in LE SSERAFIM because of her dance skills, charm, consistent performance, and professionalism. Sakura is loved by K-pop fans for her dry, quiet humor, and many consider her one of the top 20 female K-pop idols.
Does Le Sserafim support LGBTQ?
Yes, LE SSERAFIM supports the LGBTQ community as evident from one of their music video “SPAGHETTI” where the K-pop group included three 3 queens, highlighting a major queer moment in the K-pop industry.
