LE SSERAFIM Yunjin Sought Motivation From THIS K-pop Artist When She Was in America
LE SSERAFIM's main vocalist, Heo Yunjin, previously shared a chunk of her life while living in the United States. According to her, being a Korean American in the United States was challenging as she experienced existential crisis episodes, to the point of questioning her "identity."
Fortunately, Yunjin found an artist with whom she was able to relate. Alongside, she found inspiration for this artist.
Could you drop your guesses?
LE SSERAFIM Yunjin and Her Love For Music
For the 33rd episode of Leemujin Service, LE SSERAFIM's Korean American girl was invited. Aside from performing songs like ANTIFRAGILE, Slow, NAPPA, and Our Summer, the idol also shared a conversation with the host, which revolved around topics like how she started singing opera, her living experience in the United States, and her love for music.
First, the vocalist emotionally unraveled how living in America made her question her identity. Yunjin mentioned that questioning her identity resulted in "feeling like a nobody."
Whenever experiencing such, Yunjin found comfort with music, building an enthusiastic bridge between her and music.
"That's why I liked music. Through music, I was able to find myself and understand who I am. But it was hard for me to find Koreans in the American music industry. So although I thought that music is the only way for me to find myself, it made me wonder if I can really find myself."
LE SSERAFIM Yunjin's Motivation Was...?
Upon seeing her now labelmate, BTS (RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) in American Music Awards, a grand Western award-giving body, the once aspiring musician felt charged as she saw Koreans representing K-pop in the international music landscape.
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Like BTS, Yunjin once dreamt of being an artist with a purpose - someone who could inspire, encourage, and nurture dreams. Debuting last May 2022, Yunjin is already actualizing her dreams! With a bonus that her motivation is her co-labelmates.
"Watching that made me have great pride as a Korean and encouraged me a lot. So it made me want to be a singer who can also help and encourage others."
In case you want to watch Leemujin Service Ep. 33 with Yunjin, click here.
Yunjin is only among the many people worldwide who were inspired and fueled by BTS to move forward with life and pursue the greater good of our dreams. The seven-member boyband did not just shatter charts and records but also knocked a lot of hearts with their meaningful and transformational music messages.
여러분들의 따뜻한 한마디로 LOVE MYSELF 캠페인에 동참해 주세요💜
— LOVE MYSELF (@bts_love_myself) August 11, 2021
LOVE MYSELF 기부 스티커 수익금 전액은 #방탄소년단 LOVE MYSELF 캠페인 기금으로 기부됩니다.
👉 https://t.co/SEpgYSYMYq#BTSLoveMyself #ENDviolence #LoveMyself #UNICEF pic.twitter.com/dzrY22sfG8
#StopAsianHate#StopAAPIHate pic.twitter.com/mOmttkOpOt
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) March 30, 2021
As BTS highlights campaigns to end violence against children, support everyone's right to quality and accessible education, and be upright against racism, it is no wonder why several fans form a deep connection with BTS, to the point of mobilizing the fans to score for their dreams and to love themselves.
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Just like Yunjin, several K-pop idols have referred to the most Daesang awarded group as their inspiration. Names like Park Ji Hoon, ATEEZ Wooyoung and Jongho, The BOYZ Younghoon, D-CRUNCH Hyunwoo and Dylan, Kim Dong Han, and Seven O'Clock 2Soul are just the idols at the tip of the iceberg.
Source Music's Rookie Group, But With Monster Comeback
Dropping their apocalyptic-themed first comeback, the girls from Source Music, LE SSERAFIM, flexed their vigorous choreography and lyric writing (as Yunjin and Sakura participated in the composition).
Feeding the FEARNOTS with contents, LE SSERAFIM has a documentary entitled "The World is My Oyster," which narrates how the group was formed and some behind-the-scenes moments during their trainee era and debut preparation.
In case you have not watched "ANTIFRAGILE," click here:
Could you mention a K-pop artist who inspired you as well? Comment the names below.
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Sophia Carson authored this article.
