{
  "id": 14140281,
  "title": "Former fromis_9 member Roh Ji-sun opens up about 15 years in entertainment industry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/former-fromis-9-member-roh-ji-sun-opens-up-about-15-years-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261013/former-fromis9-member-roh-ji-sun-opens-up-about-15-years-in-entertainment-industry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former fromis_9 member Roh Ji-sun has shared a candid reflection on her 15-year career in the entertainment industry, just weeks after disclosing that she once struggled financially after leaving the K-pop girl group. On October 11, she posted a thumbnail from her appearance on Min Sae-rom's YouTube channel, accompanied by a detailed message discussing her time as an idol. Roh explained that she attempted to encapsulate her 15 years, from age 14 to 29, in a 20-minute segment, but acknowledged that it was insufficient to cover all her experiences. She noted that there were moments when she felt like an adult and moments when she did not, as well as instances where she felt grateful and others that were challenging to comprehend. Roh also touched upon how her time in the idol industry influenced her perspective on beauty and appearance, highlighting the industry's emphasis on visual aesthetics and the pressures placed on K-pop idols to maintain a certain image.",
  "summary": "Former fromis_9 member Roh Ji-sun has offered a rare and deeply personal account of her 15 years in the entertainment industry, days after revealing that she once had to rely on a credit card loan to cover basic living expenses after ending her activities with the K-pop girl group. On Oct. 11, Roh shared a thumbnail from her appearance on Min Sae-rom's YouTube channel on her personal social media…",
  "key_points": [
    "Roh Ji-sun reflects on 15-year career in entertainment industry.",
    "Disclosed financial struggles post-fromis9 disbandment.",
    "Idol industry shaped perspective on beauty and appearance pressures."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Roh Ji-sun's candid reflection highlights the long-term psychological and financial tolls that the K-pop industry's intense emphasis on visual aesthetics and image maintenance imposes on performers.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Former fromis_9 member Roh Ji-sun opens up about 15 years in entertainment industry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/former-fromis-9-member-roh-ji-sun-opens-up-about-15-years-in-14151093",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:17:02.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}