{
  "id": 6840738,
  "title": "'I cried every day': RESCENE's Minami reveals she lost 18 kg for debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/i-cried-every-day-rescenes-minami-reveals-she-lost-18-kg-for-debut",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260912/i-cried-every-day-rescenes-minami-reveals-she-lost-18-kg-for-debut"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rescene member Minami has disclosed that she shed 18 kilograms (40 pounds) prior to her K-pop debut, sharing the emotional hardships she endured while dieting. On Friday, a video titled \"War With Weight: The Truth About 20 kg\" was posted to fellow Rescene member Woni's YouTube channel, which included contributions from Woni, Minami and Liv discussing their weight changes before joining the group. The trio addressed a previous claim that Minami's weight had shifted by over 20 kilograms while preparing for the group's debut. Minami clarified that she had actually lost 18 kilograms. Liv revealed she had lost 13 kilograms. The members admitted they often faced comments about dieting as they prepared to debut, with Minami recalling a particularly distressing experience during a clothing fitting. She explained that a pair of jeans would not rise above her hips, causing her embarrassment. Minami stated she forced the pants up and managed to put them on, but felt awful afterward, ending up in her car and crying alone. The incident was so impactful that filming had to be halted.",
  "summary": "RESCENE member Minami has revealed that she lost 18 kilograms (40 pounds) before making her K-pop debut, opening up about the intense emotional stress she experienced while dieting. On Friday, a video titled \"War With Weight: The Truth About 20 kg\" was uploaded to fellow RESCENE member Woni's YouTube channel, featuring Woni, Minami and Liv discussing their pre-debut weight changes. The members…",
  "key_points": [
    "Minami lost 18 kg before K-pop debut",
    "Members discuss weight changes on video",
    "Minami cried after struggling with jeans"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Minami's disclosure highlights the intense pressure K-pop idols face to conform to certain physical standards, revealing a grueling and emotionally taxing process that can take a profound toll on their well-being.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'I cried every day': RESCENE's Minami reveals she lost 18 kg for debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/i-cried-every-day-rescenes-minami-reveals-she-lost-18-kg-for-debut-6842367",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:27:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}