Netizens Praise An Entertainment Company’s Focus On Their Artists’ Health
K-Pop fans regularly voice their concerns for their idols’ health. Whether they’re concerned about their physical or mental health, fans always hope their idols are resting and taking care of themselves.
To wendy and joy,
Please never ever feel bad about your cancelled/postponed schedules because of you have to prioritize health. At this time, please take good care of yourself and be healthy! Don't ever worry about us luvies, we will always wait for you 💙💚 pic.twitter.com/cgDd1dHiBp
— kyla IA ♡ irene apologist ✨️ I SAW 4/5 RV (again) (@goseumdochiii) May 10, 2023
Industry insiders recently opened up about how agencies care for their idols’ health.
Recently, there has been a rise in management agencies that make artists do health checks once a year and also provide education so that their artists can take care of their mental health. Agencies are doing their best to provide comfort for their artists.
— Industry Insider
Although the insiders report that agencies generally care for their idols’ well-being, some idols focus on getting as close to perfection as possible, which can occasionally cause them to neglect their health.
Each artist does their best to do more, and because of this, I believe that [artists] are having less time [to sleep]. Agencies do their best to provide artists enough time to rest.
— Industry Insider
4-5 hours sleep for the whole week… aespa are working so hard https://t.co/dqhpAOSfuS
— 👩🏽💻 (@anovacow) May 15, 2023
Recently, one clip of Dreamcatcher‘s world tour is gaining netizens’ attention, as netizens praise how Dreamcatcher Company is caring for their idols’ health.
In the behind-the-scenes clip, Yoohyeon shows fans that her drink is made by their “health trainer” and includes amino acids.
The goal of the drink is to make the members “less tired” despite their busy concert schedules and physically taxing performances.
So their health trainer has the members drink it before every concert.
Yoohyeon even compliments the green apple flavoring of her drink.
And even when the members of Dreamcatcher find the flavor less than pleasant, their health trainer still encourages them to finish the drink.
Although netizens believe that having a health trainer like this, ensuring Dreamcatchers are consuming enough nutrients to perform at their top condition should be the “bare minimum…”
To stay in shape and keep up their stamina.
Many would say it's bare minimum but i think having a personal trainer is actually very important even us normal people don't pay attention to our health
Hiring someone in this toxic industry of dieting to make sure they get enough+— Sahar♡유현 (@brainy_z) May 11, 2023
When I watched this I was literally shocked. In my years stanning kpop I’ve never seen something like this shown, this should be the bare minimum but it’s not https://t.co/DazUo74yqG
— jay (@srksepsffu) May 11, 2023
k-pop idols are basically athletes and it’s ridiculous companies don’t treat their nutrition as such https://t.co/YxKXxrnE9q
— Apocalypse: From Us starring Demian Bichir (@insomnicat7) May 11, 2023
They are still extremely grateful to see a company ensuring its artists are well cared for.
Not to mention their label allows them to eat snacks like chips & pizza during shootings or promotions because they know eating & exercising in a healthy manner is what matters most https://t.co/bgMVLrAS5B
— thekeytomyheart_ (@thekeytmyheart_) May 12, 2023
As much as I roast DCC for sometimes their questionable decisions. But the way they treat DC always amazes me, they actually care about their health, one of the major reasons they renewed their contract with them.
Because 90% of Kpop companies could never https://t.co/Ur6yOD58Ro— InSomniaCarat756/🤍🌿 BONVOYAGE SOTY (@InSomnia756) May 12, 2023
it’s actually crazy how not every group is required to have this https://t.co/KIuso7nmxZ
— mana🧎♂️l Hanji’s #1 fan 🖤 (@manistayy) May 11, 2023
And are pointing out that even though Dreamcatcher is part of a smaller company, the company still prioritizes their artists’ health.
I am glad even a small company can treat idols like human being, not just product to make money. https://t.co/es7psPM6Vv
— a-iko (@veyslowlife) May 12, 2023
I've seen it before with another group but still impressive considering that it is no the norm and that DCC is a small company https://t.co/6XdO1OjvMs
— mini (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.) (@mimihyeonie) May 11, 2023
Many netizens hope other entertainment companies learn from Dreamcatcher Company’s example.
Every other label needs to be taking notes. https://t.co/glV7TwclaG
— PridePKJ (@PridePKJ) May 11, 2023
As a nutrition coach myself I don't think people understand how important this is. Tours are really taxing. Performing at different stops for continuous hours, singing, dancing etc… The girls need to be well cared for and I'm glad DCC provides them this necessity! https://t.co/Dme9aoDlx1
— Seaweed Brain 21 BON VOYAGE 🦋 (@ManomayShravage) May 11, 2023
i'm so happy to see this, honestly this is something that all idols should have for both their physical and mental health https://t.co/aeuaYh1s1n
— Em ☆ (@endlessjiu) May 11, 2023
Hopefully this kind of care can eventually be considered the “bare minimum” for companies ensuring the health of their idols.
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