Dahyoung: "Mother's Divorce Left 1.2 Billion Won in Debt... We Had to Swim in the Shop During a Typhoon" Shocking Confession [Star Issue]

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WJSN member Dahyoung drew attention by revealing her past financial struggles.

Dahyoung appeared on MBC's "Omniscient Interfering View" on the 23rd and recalled her past.

Dahyoung began by saying, "I lived alone in a boarding house after appearing on an audition program at age 13," and added, "My parents' divorce left my mother with 1.2 billion won in debt."

Dahyoung said, "At the time, Typhoon Nari caused water to rise up to our waists in the shop. We all had to swim." She continued, "My mother cried beside me. That was the first time I saw my mother cry."

Dahyoung then said, "My mother has always been such a cool woman since I was young. She worked two or three jobs. She ran a grilled eel shop and also sold insurance. She never once said it was hard. She said, 'Jeju Island women are this strong.'"

Dahyoung added, "I realized the seriousness of the situation at that time and decided I had to protect my mother. I had been immature, but suddenly I grew up."

Meanwhile, Dahyoung shared her daily routine, starting her day at 5 a.m., watching motivational videos as soon as she woke up, followed by English study, breakfast, feedback from Company A&R team, a video meeting with an American photographer, and fasting exercise.

Regarding her solo album preparation, Dahyoung said, "It was contract renewal season. The company said, 'You sacrificed your own things for seven years, so after renewal, you should focus on your dreams.' When I said I wanted to do a solo project, they persuaded me by saying, 'You're doing well on variety shows, so why not try that first?' I thought it wouldn't work and left immediately. I needed time to focus on the album and said I was going on vacation to Jeju Island. The next day, I booked a ticket with an airline and flew to Los Angeles, USA. Every day was precious." This surprised everyone.

She continued, "I wondered who knows Korea and the United States best, and Eric Nam came to mind. He introduced me to many composers and helped a lot with translation. He is truly a very kind person."

Regarding her living expenses in the United States, Dahyoung explained that she paid for everything herself. "I am currently bankrupt. I went there independently without telling the company, and the dollar was expensive. It was really not easy. I told the truth when I returned. My goal was to bring a high-quality album and get approval from the company." The MCs praised her, saying, "This is like a movie."

Dahyoung revealed that she lost a total of 12 kilograms, one kilogram per month, ahead of her solo debut, and said, "My diet changed completely."

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