I got very sad when she mentioned her family tried to discourage her by telling her she was just average, I can’t imagine the pressure she felt, but she’s very talented and I’m glad she recovered
I mean maybe the parents saw that their daughter was suffering in the industry and tried to convince her to get out. Although, the method they chose was dumb and harmful to her self esteem.
I was already crying when kiss kiss was mentioned. It's horrible what these girls had to go through, but sojung especially with her disorder. I'm glad she is so strong and doesn't let anyone push her back again, even after all the trauma she went through. each year on september 3rd and 7th, I think about eunbi and rise and how beautiful they have shined here and continue to shine on ♥
I remember when Ladies Code debuted, hey had a funky Wonder Girls feel and quickly become one of my favorite girl groups. A group with incredible potential that ran into so many unfortunate situations. RiSe and EunB's passing was so traumatic, but I'm glad Sojung (and the other members) are in a healthy place both physically and mentally.
I still remember how shocking it was for her to admit that her period just stopped because she was so underweight. There are so many girls that are her size that are promoting in girl groups right now.
I too thought that she looked like a lot of idols that are promoting now, it’s shocking to know some of them may be having health problems because of their weight and we will never know
@@everythingsfinett3903 It's not just the weight or starvation (diets), the yoyo of it can have serious medical issues and it can create an unhealthy relationship with food. I've even seen idols routinely get weight checks, and it's also mentally damaging. 😓
This video made me think of Somi (soloist), because she swears up and down that she doesn’t have an eating disorder but as far as I remember her weight is similar to Sojung’s and she so much taller. People calculated her weight she posted on instagram compared to her height, and she’s extremely underweight. I’m not saying all underweight people have eating disorders, but consider what industry she’s in, I’d be surprised if she actually doesn’t. I’m also worried about wonyoung (ive), she’s also super tall and her arms and legs looks skinnier than even sojung’s were
@@glim3697 I agree, I'm very worried about the both of them as well :/ Female idols are already so slim/skinny in general, but the two of them are terribly underweight. And Somi seems to be in denial about it
i heard about it, i was crying back then, i forgot what the group's name was, i don't know the members of Ladies Code either, so my heart broken for the second time...
at 2:20, when Sojung is talking about her "diet diary", you can see some of the members look a bit concerned, especially Ashley. I think they were very aware that Sojung was struggling with her disorder. It's so, so horrific what these girls went through... Rise and Eunbi would be proud of the girls for staying strong and healthy.
Ashley was struggling then, too - I think maybe a couple years ago, she revealed that she had lost so much weight for debut that she didn't get her period for like, a year. Polaris treated them so poorly. :(
If I am not mistaken they have talked about how they were put to diet and sometimes the manager would take food from them so they don't eat out of the diet. They also talked about how they sometimes hided food.
I can't remember when this got removed but here's the update. Despite what happened the girls all seem to be doing ok. Ashley is also pretty active on social media and interviews I think. Zunys the only one who seems to have distanced herself from the idol life after 2020.
I think Zunny might have issues too, she post on her Instagram that she's only 40 kilos. I don't understand she's not an idol anymore, it's like she learned nothing from Sojung's experience.
It's actually amazing how she never relapsed (that we know of), her recovery is really inspiring. She looks so happy now, her coves are amazing too I wish she got more views. Sojung was really brave for opening up about an*rex*a too. Even the hosts were condescending @ 6:00. There are some idols right now you could speculate also have an eatindisorder and the public hates them so much for being thin. I can't imagine how much pressure they're under. The public is way less forgiving of idols underweight suffering than the latter.
Just awful, Ladies Code deserved so much more, I only got into them in 2015 as thats when I properly joined the kpop scene and finding out about Rise & EunB's deaths was so heartbreaking, the fact that it happened on Sojung's birthday too? It's awful to this day she's said she struggles to celebrate her birthday as she feels its wrong to do so. She didn't even know her members had passed until later after she woke up from her coma, one of the saddest moments to ever occur within kpop. Ladies code really deserved so much more, their music has always been good, I have a special place in my heart for the galaxy album since although quite melancholic, as it was their first release after the car accident, the songs were so beautiful. Miss them all the time.
I think I remember her saying she can't celebrate anymore because she doesn't think of that day as her birthday anymore, but the day her members passed and it feels unfair every time she celebrated :(
The Sojung video Is one of my favorite videos from this channel. All of the girls in this video have been through so much, even given their lives to the industry. Her voice is one of the most underrated in K-pop. She is a true pioneer for women’s health in the music industry.
I hate how everyone in the interview was acting concerned but when she talked about her diet before everyone praised her. They love seeing these girls be skinny and then act as if they cared about their well-being. Her body at the lowest weight does not look too different to me than somi or hitomi at their lowest. But because they say they’re healthy and eat well, everyone relaxes and the moment someone brings it up is a “hater” and talking about her body is out of limits because it could make it worse. Like please, no. We must show concern when idols get too skinny, it’s not the same as commenting when they gain weight, there is simply no health risks when they’re a bit chubby or whatever but when they look like sojung at her worst I think we should let them know we are worried, they don’t live in the same environment we do, theirs is 1000x more toxic, their bosses are telling them to lose weight, they could very well have anorexia and hide it from us and tell us they’re eating well.
ppl say we should not tell them they are too skinny or look anorexic cause that could drive them to further put their health at risk,and we are not part of their environment, we can't help even our moots over the screen,so maybe out of concern we can make things worse,fans are trying to look for diff ways to help the idols
@@nathyf.1467 I honestly think there’s ways of going about it, i can’t wrap my mind around seeing these girls weight 35kgs and think the best thing to do is to just stay quiet. Especially knowing the people who fat shame them when they gain the TINIEST BIT OF WEIGHT will never stop broadcasting their opinions loudly
@@catalina3 i agree but its hard tbh when you have one side who will fat shame you and thinks you look prettier being skinny and the other side wanting you to put on weight, it just causes more stress to the person
Probably because as they have stated, eating disorders and mental illness in Korea is less talked about, but I’ve seen a lot of Knetz actually bring up the topic but they always end up saying “eat healthily” Some skinny idols even are body shamed in Korea, idols are expected to be slim but when they actually lose the weight, people are so quick to jump and say they liked their old self way better, it’s ridiculous and no help To me, I feel like not also the companies, fans should also be blamed for talking about idol’s weight when they gain because they think all idols should be perfect Sorry if this probably made no sense
@@len2316 I agree, there’s really no way to win in this situation, because their job will inevitably put them in this situation, but I still think it’s important that they know we will support them regardless of their looks but that we would rather for them to be healthy than skinny. I don’t think telling someone “please don’t skip meals, your health it’s what’s most important, we want to see you happy and energetic” when they’re looking skinny and frail will do as much damage as the criticism they get when they gain weight. And I think staying quiet when the girls are obviously malnourished and maybe even anorexic is harmful as well, it’s validating their dangerous habits and letting the companies and the fat shaming culture get away with it.
The diet diary will never NOT shock me. Korea change a bit since them, but it was just bizarre seeing not only Sojung, but many other idols showcasing their E.D behaviors like that. The media and culture embraced these behaviours to the point it was hard for them to see they had an E.D, beucase they were alwas praised for it.
I think this person meant that idols don’t just showcase ed symptoms out in the open like that anymore, or don’t brag about not eating for the most part. They pretend to be healthy and happy, even when extremely underweight, which is more alarming to me
I would like to disagree. A dieting diary can be helpful. I was starting to be overweight and it helped me lose 14 kilos because I was able to see what I needed to eat less and what I needed to eat more. I've been in a healthy weight ever since. I don't think it's a good idea to just say a dieting diary is bad, but of course it can be used badly.
@@TheMushroomBurger her diet dairy looks like the food logs that people with eds post on tumblr, speaking from experience. Obsessing over calories like that is detrimental to people’s health; just because it worked for you doesn’t mean it’s a good thing most of the time
You watch this and you think she is recovering she looks so happy ladies Code is rising in Popularity, and then you see the 2014 , Kiss Kiss is mentioned and you know whats going to happen next. Still makes me cry to this Day
8:26 This is something that also happened to Ashley. I used to watch her podcast Get Real and in one of the episodes she opened up about how when she was training at Cube she lost her period for a year thanks to her unhealthy diet consisting of cherry tomatoes or a salad for a whole day, then got it back when she moved to Polaris but lost it again after debuting and was forced to go on a diet again...
Polaris promoted them poorly, in my opinion. Especially after the accident it kinda felt like they were guilty of everything and just want the topic to go away? Seriously wondering about that, I know Polaris is not nearly possible to influence the market like JYP, SM or YG, but still. And lastly, as much as I love Kpop, I hate the beauty standards they have to maintain and the struggle some people have because of that. It's like you can never win, no matter what you do
Always the most talented idols who suffer. Luna, Wendy, Wheein, Sojung... :( People say they hate the visuals spot yet put them on a pedestal. All kpop fans are liars. they are so mean to the other positions when they don't look perfect.
I’ve been a LC fan since debut and even followed Ashley as a dance cover artist on RUclips years before then. I’ve always thought Sojung has an incredibly unique voice and look. I’m surprised she’s not more famous, she should be at Lee Hi’s level of fame. When LC debuted, I honestly thought they changed the sound of kpop at the time. I’ll never forget them. RIP EunB and RiSE 💖
This woman has my undying admiration and respect. Everything that she has been through must have been so difficult for her but she came out on the other side of it the woman she is today. I'm grateful that she's still with us.
2:35 this is heartbreaking to watch. all her members looking visibly pained hearing about her experience, and eunb trying to look positive and smile but failing :( as a fellow lavely (ladies code fan) i am so proud about the woman sojung and the other 2 members became even after their traumatizing experience, i hope rise and eunb are happy in heaven or wherever they are now
Dieting isn't the worst this girl has gone through , the accident was the absolute cherry on top. Their galaxy song is so deep and beautiful. I still miss those pretty pretty days
i watched the first installment of this video years ago, and your words "to flourish among the living" have stuck with me since. it really helped me in my own recovery journey. I cannot imagine the pain these ladies went through, their strength is insurmountable and so very inspiring.
i was 13 when I found ladies code, back in 2013. I was 14 when rise and eunb died. I was so incredibly heartbroken because they were my favorite group. I cried for so long. I can never forget it
I wish them all the best. I remember the accident happening and then waited for them to come back. I missed their old cheerful songs but rain and galacy are so good that you need to see it. Old ladies code songs are really great too. All those years I didn't see anything wrong with Sojungs weight. She always looked pretty and plus 10 kg never changes anything for me in idols. I wish them a full recovery from a trauma. Once a host asked them if they felt guilty that they survived and they cried.
Ladies code will forever have a special place in my heart it’s still difficult sometimes to think about all that’s happened but I’m so happy they continued moving forward despite it all. I will admit I cried watching this sojung is so talented. 😭
What happened with Ladies Code is so tragic. I remember listening to their debut song all the time and loving their music! Sojung and Rise were my favorite but Rise became my bias. It was so sad when I heard they were in a car accident and EunB and Rise passed :(
She has been through so much. Finding happiness with yourself isn't an easy thing. And specially when your parents dishearten and criticize you. Because the most important people for you aren't there when you needed the most. I'm glad that she got strong and dealt with it.
I'm a huge fan of Ladies' Code. SoJung had so many struggles in her career but she never give up on doing what she loves. In 2022 she was acting in musical Lizzie along with WJSN's Yeonjung (they kissed cof...cof). She's one of the most beautiful, talented and strong woman I ever saw and I'm very grateful to know her story and enjoy her incredible work.
Oh, dear... The part of the video where she talked about her eating disorder really touched me because I went through the same (I had an*rex*a...), with the very same thoughts. I hated myself for being hungry and pushed my limits till I lost my period too and become very weak und underweight. Thank God I started to recover a year before and today I'm so much better and happier :3 She is a very brave, strong and talented lady I wish the best for her
Sojung became one of my favorite vocalist since debut and remain in my top 3. I can't believe how strong she is after all she's been throught. I am glad that her company treated her after they found out but I also wish more companies would detect issues beforehand. We cannot have men and women being that thin anymore.
Unfortunately we do, and because companies have wised up to the backlash idols all pretend they're healthy and ~naturally skinny~ instead and fans believe it-which imo is more damaging. So many young fans think Somi's weight of 105 pounds at 5'8 is normal and natural because she claims it is.
I feel like she is one of the only K-pop idols who people just leave alone when they gain weight and all because you really don’t see any Comments about her weight because I feel like most people understand what she’s been through and they just gonna drop it
i actually have some of their songs in my spotify playlists that i really love without knowing this group had such tragic history. they all seem so talented and beatiful, they went through so much. :(( i did not expect the death of the two members... my heart goes out to their family, fans and all of the members!! this is one of the kpop stories that made me feel devastated. all i wish now is for them to stay healthy. i love sojung's voice so much!! i coudn't stop repeating her parts in this video ;;
I'm sorry but these people interviewing her and being all concerned are just hypocrites. They will praise girls for being skinny and starvation, while only showing concern when one is actually diagnosed with an ED
100% agree. They are praised for restricting calories as "taking care of themselves" and giving "good visuals". Until their low weight affects their health, then people suddenly say how terrible it is that they had to go through all that. But where do they think the pressure on idols to starve came from in the first place?
i loved ladies code, but truthfully after rise and eunb i just couldn't listen to their music anymore. i was the same way with shinee for a long time after jonghyun, and the same with f(x). i forgot sojung was going through this. i am so glad she recovered. if i were her i also wouldn't have cared about my weight after that. my best friend of fifteen years passed away almost a year ago in a highway collision so this case hits me even harder now. i miss him all the time. i know the pain they go through. ♥
Honestly, she’s so strong and talented and such an inspiration in so many ways, I wish that Ladies’ Code were still active, but I pray for her continued success. Her honesty and her particular vocals are such a breath of fresh air. 💖
She is my favorite singer in the whole kpop industry, hey, you should do one for Zuny her co-partner in the group, I think it's a similar situation, because she started in her weight so well, then in the comebacks she was noticing her thinner, a clear example in the comeback of Feedback.
It feels like yesterday that I discovered Ladies’ Code and became a fan; their amazing voices, their spark while on stage was undeniable, and Sojung quickly became my favorite member, even though shortly after I loved every member the same. I was also concerned about her weight, and speculated as many other lavelys did, that it was because of the pressure of the beauty standard in Korea. She came forward about her ED, many truthfully supported her, and she rised and shone. Then the accident happened… I will never accept the fact that their popularity never recovered from that, they went though so much and deserved so much better. At least they are better know, but I honestly miss Ladies Code so much. ❤
I have never heard of her before and it's sad that it happened with this video, however what struck me was her beautiful voice ! I really hope she can make a name for herself, she more than deserve it
I have so much respect for her. After all the trauma her and the memebers she has left.They don't need the company ,since they gave up on them because of money, they forgot the trauma they went through and was like it was so easy to pass. (It's not)I hope group have calm life and treasure those memories. Am glad they stood up for themselves and move on because they have morals and values for themselves. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤xxxxxxxxx
I wasn't a fan of ladies code but I did know Rise from shows.....Their accident was truly devastating. So jung has an amazing voice, she gives me similar vibes as Lee hi
I still remember the day the car crash was announced, the whole kpop community mourned for EunB. Even sadder news came after RiSe's death was announced. I'm happy she recovered well in her journey.
It's so sad to hear about what happened to Sojung because she really struggled with her weight during the first year of the ladies code debut but what was really heartbreaking was that Sojung had her birthday ruined when she and her members got involved in a horrific traffic car accident that caused EunB and Ri-sae to die in 2014. No one should ever have to endure what Sojung and her former members have to go through.
I always hope these girls are well.. I knew about sojung’s struggle, but also hearing about ashley’s horror stories of being starved by her company. Looks like they werent treated right until the end. The fact they were supposed to have a full trilogy when they came back after the accident, but jaden jeong left them and moved onto loona (whom he also left). They just deserved so much better. Wish the best for them
@@pepperminterica before he screwed loona he screwed lovelyz and then ladies code for ladies code, there was supposed to be the healing trilogy when they returned in 2016, first they released galaxy, then the rain and then he just deleted the third part and left them..
I remember my mom buying a CD with kpop mvs and there's ladies code mv ( it has dolls on it) and that's was my first favorite kpop mv. Sad to hear about the accident
ive lost a few friends even though im young. im only 26, but ive lost a friend to homicide, a friend to a train accident, a friend to a heart attack, and 3 to suicide. i also struggle with a restrictive ed and have since i was 11. i feel so deeply for her, its a living hellish nightmare. i pray for her and her members’ happiness and peace. sojung deserves a life filled with music, love, laughter, and safety. i wish all the members of ladies’ code nothing but the best, both living and departed. 🕊️💕
Please take care of yourself sojung you are really great performer of ladies code. Stay strong for others and yourself. Just remember everything happens for a reason. Don't worries about everything okay? You Did very well. Stay healthy and eat as much as you want it .
Omfg the passing of the members!!!! 😭😭 I did not expect to see that here! I remember years ago reading about it just now recognize their names. I can't believe it was this group omg they've gone through sooo much. The anorexia was heartbreaking (from experience too) and the accident rocked my world!! :'( imagine being idols and traveling back from a job and not making it. Omfg! 😰
It is crazy that it sometimes takes a life threatening accident separate from the ED to make one not listen to it. One actress literally had to be hit by a car and break her spine for her ED not have a hold of her. She had that ED for years and had so many bad symptoms but it took that threat of not walking for her to let it go.
Damm, for a second there, I thought that was the The Undertaker at the beginning of the video 🤣🤣. I was thinking, "When the hell did he become a talent judge?" 😳 😅😂
"When we take group photos they often photoshop us slimmer." No shit, but people still strive to look like the pictures of idols they see that are heavily airbrushed and photoshopped. It's saddening.
I got very sad when she mentioned her family tried to discourage her by telling her she was just average, I can’t imagine the pressure she felt, but she’s very talented and I’m glad she recovered
the vocal comment is the most surprising to me. Her voice is not average at all nor her technique
I mean maybe the parents saw that their daughter was suffering in the industry and tried to convince her to get out. Although, the method they chose was dumb and harmful to her self esteem.
I was already crying when kiss kiss was mentioned. It's horrible what these girls had to go through, but sojung especially with her disorder. I'm glad she is so strong and doesn't let anyone push her back again, even after all the trauma she went through.
each year on september 3rd and 7th, I think about eunbi and rise and how beautiful they have shined here and continue to shine on ♥
I remember when Ladies Code debuted, hey had a funky Wonder Girls feel and quickly become one of my favorite girl groups. A group with incredible potential that ran into so many unfortunate situations. RiSe and EunB's passing was so traumatic, but I'm glad Sojung (and the other members) are in a healthy place both physically and mentally.
I still remember how shocking it was for her to admit that her period just stopped because she was so underweight. There are so many girls that are her size that are promoting in girl groups right now.
I too thought that she looked like a lot of idols that are promoting now, it’s shocking to know some of them may be having health problems because of their weight and we will never know
@@everythingsfinett3903 It's not just the weight or starvation (diets), the yoyo of it can have serious medical issues and it can create an unhealthy relationship with food. I've even seen idols routinely get weight checks, and it's also mentally damaging. 😓
I was thinking the same..I'm sad that companies don't take care of one of the most important things for a human
This video made me think of Somi (soloist), because she swears up and down that she doesn’t have an eating disorder but as far as I remember her weight is similar to Sojung’s and she so much taller. People calculated her weight she posted on instagram compared to her height, and she’s extremely underweight. I’m not saying all underweight people have eating disorders, but consider what industry she’s in, I’d be surprised if she actually doesn’t. I’m also worried about wonyoung (ive), she’s also super tall and her arms and legs looks skinnier than even sojung’s were
@@glim3697 I agree, I'm very worried about the both of them as well :/ Female idols are already so slim/skinny in general, but the two of them are terribly underweight. And Somi seems to be in denial about it
my heart actually sank at 12:30. I was not expecting that at all may they rest in peace :'(
I literally started crying 😓
Me too. I had no freaking idea. It's heartbreaking.
I don't know much about kpop and this is my first time hearing about this group but I actually burst into tears. May they rest in peace
2014 is known as one of kpop's darkest and most unfortunate years
i heard about it, i was crying back then, i forgot what the group's name was, i don't know the members of Ladies Code either, so my heart broken for the second time...
at 2:20, when Sojung is talking about her "diet diary", you can see some of the members look a bit concerned, especially Ashley. I think they were very aware that Sojung was struggling with her disorder. It's so, so horrific what these girls went through... Rise and Eunbi would be proud of the girls for staying strong and healthy.
Right, they were shaking their heads and forcing smiles :(
I noticed that too, Im glad they didnt endorse this behaviour even more 😅
Ashley was struggling then, too - I think maybe a couple years ago, she revealed that she had lost so much weight for debut that she didn't get her period for like, a year. Polaris treated them so poorly. :(
If I am not mistaken they have talked about how they were put to diet and sometimes the manager would take food from them so they don't eat out of the diet. They also talked about how they sometimes hided food.
I can't remember when this got removed but here's the update. Despite what happened the girls all seem to be doing ok. Ashley is also pretty active on social media and interviews I think. Zunys the only one who seems to have distanced herself from the idol life after 2020.
I think Zunny might have issues too, she post on her Instagram that she's only 40 kilos. I don't understand she's not an idol anymore, it's like she learned nothing from Sojung's experience.
@@paulapayi86 zuny posts all sorts of diet and weight losing products (like drinks and powders) and i love her but it annoys me so freaking much
Zuny was signed to an agency called ActorSaid Ent. and she's selling some online beauty and fitness products. Now, she is a free agency actor afaik.
They did not disband. I hope this is a reminder and correction to your videos.
@@andreijoo they literally disbanded in 2020
It's actually amazing how she never relapsed (that we know of), her recovery is really inspiring. She looks so happy now, her coves are amazing too I wish she got more views. Sojung was really brave for opening up about an*rex*a too. Even the hosts were condescending @ 6:00. There are some idols right now you could speculate also have an eatindisorder and the public hates them so much for being thin. I can't imagine how much pressure they're under. The public is way less forgiving of idols underweight suffering than the latter.
She truly is inspiring, especially with like you said all the pressure she must be facing.
Just awful, Ladies Code deserved so much more, I only got into them in 2015 as thats when I properly joined the kpop scene and finding out about Rise & EunB's deaths was so heartbreaking, the fact that it happened on Sojung's birthday too? It's awful to this day she's said she struggles to celebrate her birthday as she feels its wrong to do so. She didn't even know her members had passed until later after she woke up from her coma, one of the saddest moments to ever occur within kpop. Ladies code really deserved so much more, their music has always been good, I have a special place in my heart for the galaxy album since although quite melancholic, as it was their first release after the car accident, the songs were so beautiful. Miss them all the time.
Her voice is unique in kpop, it's the type of voice that I love. I hope she keeps singing for as long as she wants.
also a note: the accident happened on sojung's birthday, so she still struggles to this day to celebrate it...
:(
I think I remember her saying she can't celebrate anymore because she doesn't think of that day as her birthday anymore, but the day her members passed and it feels unfair every time she celebrated :(
The Sojung video Is one of my favorite videos from this channel. All of the girls in this video have been through so much, even given their lives to the industry. Her voice is one of the most underrated in K-pop. She is a true pioneer for women’s health in the music industry.
I hate how everyone in the interview was acting concerned but when she talked about her diet before everyone praised her. They love seeing these girls be skinny and then act as if they cared about their well-being. Her body at the lowest weight does not look too different to me than somi or hitomi at their lowest. But because they say they’re healthy and eat well, everyone relaxes and the moment someone brings it up is a “hater” and talking about her body is out of limits because it could make it worse. Like please, no. We must show concern when idols get too skinny, it’s not the same as commenting when they gain weight, there is simply no health risks when they’re a bit chubby or whatever but when they look like sojung at her worst I think we should let them know we are worried, they don’t live in the same environment we do, theirs is 1000x more toxic, their bosses are telling them to lose weight, they could very well have anorexia and hide it from us and tell us they’re eating well.
ppl say we should not tell them they are too skinny or look anorexic cause that could drive them to further put their health at risk,and we are not part of their environment, we can't help even our moots over the screen,so maybe out of concern we can make things worse,fans are trying to look for diff ways to help the idols
@@nathyf.1467 I honestly think there’s ways of going about it, i can’t wrap my mind around seeing these girls weight 35kgs and think the best thing to do is to just stay quiet. Especially knowing the people who fat shame them when they gain the TINIEST BIT OF WEIGHT will never stop broadcasting their opinions loudly
@@catalina3 i agree but its hard tbh when you have one side who will fat shame you and thinks you look prettier being skinny and the other side wanting you to put on weight, it just causes more stress to the person
Probably because as they have stated, eating disorders and mental illness in Korea is less talked about, but I’ve seen a lot of Knetz actually bring up the topic but they always end up saying “eat healthily”
Some skinny idols even are body shamed in Korea, idols are expected to be slim but when they actually lose the weight, people are so quick to jump and say they liked their old self way better, it’s ridiculous and no help
To me, I feel like not also the companies, fans should also be blamed for talking about idol’s weight when they gain because they think all idols should be perfect
Sorry if this probably made no sense
@@len2316 I agree, there’s really no way to win in this situation, because their job will inevitably put them in this situation, but I still think it’s important that they know we will support them regardless of their looks but that we would rather for them to be healthy than skinny. I don’t think telling someone “please don’t skip meals, your health it’s what’s most important, we want to see you happy and energetic” when they’re looking skinny and frail will do as much damage as the criticism they get when they gain weight. And I think staying quiet when the girls are obviously malnourished and maybe even anorexic is harmful as well, it’s validating their dangerous habits and letting the companies and the fat shaming culture get away with it.
The diet diary will never NOT shock me. Korea change a bit since them, but it was just bizarre seeing not only Sojung, but many other idols showcasing their E.D behaviors like that. The media and culture embraced these behaviours to the point it was hard for them to see they had an E.D, beucase they were alwas praised for it.
It's definitely still around 😔...
Idols are still extremely tiny. Look at black pink, twice even the male groups. It's very sad
I think this person meant that idols don’t just showcase ed symptoms out in the open like that anymore, or don’t brag about not eating for the most part. They pretend to be healthy and happy, even when extremely underweight, which is more alarming to me
I would like to disagree. A dieting diary can be helpful. I was starting to be overweight and it helped me lose 14 kilos because I was able to see what I needed to eat less and what I needed to eat more. I've been in a healthy weight ever since.
I don't think it's a good idea to just say a dieting diary is bad, but of course it can be used badly.
@@TheMushroomBurger her diet dairy looks like the food logs that people with eds post on tumblr, speaking from experience. Obsessing over calories like that is detrimental to people’s health; just because it worked for you doesn’t mean it’s a good thing most of the time
You watch this and you think she is recovering she looks so happy ladies Code is rising in Popularity, and then you see the 2014 , Kiss Kiss is mentioned and you know whats going to happen next. Still makes me cry to this Day
8:26 This is something that also happened to Ashley. I used to watch her podcast Get Real and in one of the episodes she opened up about how when she was training at Cube she lost her period for a year thanks to her unhealthy diet consisting of cherry tomatoes or a salad for a whole day, then got it back when she moved to Polaris but lost it again after debuting and was forced to go on a diet again...
oh i’m so glad she’s better
Ladies' Code feels like yesterday. I can't believe it's been a decade. WHERE DID THE TIOME GO D=
Ladie’s code has been through a lot. I wish they could have a comeback like EXID and Brave Girls
I hope they will next year. That's their 10th anniversary
it's lovely to see them together on ashley's youtube channel ^^ they still meet up sometimes
@@rawrrree they recently had a special episodes on Ashley's radio show. the three of them are doing radio shows together
Polaris promoted them poorly, in my opinion. Especially after the accident it kinda felt like they were guilty of everything and just want the topic to go away? Seriously wondering about that, I know Polaris is not nearly possible to influence the market like JYP, SM or YG, but still.
And lastly, as much as I love Kpop, I hate the beauty standards they have to maintain and the struggle some people have because of that. It's like you can never win, no matter what you do
So proud of how open she has been about it and her recovery ❤️
The members are so encouraging towards her recovery. RiSe being with her when Sojung talked about her condition made me a bit teary 😢❤
Always the most talented idols who suffer. Luna, Wendy, Wheein, Sojung... :( People say they hate the visuals spot yet put them on a pedestal. All kpop fans are liars. they are so mean to the other positions when they don't look perfect.
Such a heartbreaking story~ I’m so glad they seem to be better now ㅠㅠ
SoJung was one of my first kpop ults. I have such a special love and appreciation for her and Ladie's code as a group.
I’ve been a LC fan since debut and even followed Ashley as a dance cover artist on RUclips years before then. I’ve always thought Sojung has an incredibly unique voice and look. I’m surprised she’s not more famous, she should be at Lee Hi’s level of fame. When LC debuted, I honestly thought they changed the sound of kpop at the time. I’ll never forget them. RIP EunB and RiSE 💖
LADIES CODE will be regular guests on Arirang Radio's Sound K every friday starting from this week‼️
She’s beautiful and has a wonderful voice. I hope the three of them can reunite soon.
This woman has my undying admiration and respect. Everything that she has been through must have been so difficult for her but she came out on the other side of it the woman she is today. I'm grateful that she's still with us.
2:35 this is heartbreaking to watch. all her members looking visibly pained hearing about her experience, and eunb trying to look positive and smile but failing :(
as a fellow lavely (ladies code fan) i am so proud about the woman sojung and the other 2 members became even after their traumatizing experience, i hope rise and eunb are happy in heaven or wherever they are now
I just commented this :( you can see the concern on the other girls' faces as Sojung speaks. They obviously really care about her
yes, and rise and ashley shaking their heads :(
Dieting isn't the worst this girl has gone through , the accident was the absolute cherry on top. Their galaxy song is so deep and beautiful. I still miss those pretty pretty days
ladies code haven‘t technically disbanded, and they still meet up from time to time…love their bond ♥
i watched the first installment of this video years ago, and your words "to flourish among the living" have stuck with me since. it really helped me in my own recovery journey. I cannot imagine the pain these ladies went through, their strength is insurmountable and so very inspiring.
Its so tragic i hope she heals i miss ladies code so much 😭
her voice is so powerful i love it
Such strong and brave girls. It hurts so bad even if I am not a LC fan but seeing here their struggles hurts so bad I cried.
i was 13 when I found ladies code, back in 2013. I was 14 when rise and eunb died. I was so incredibly heartbroken because they were my favorite group. I cried for so long. I can never forget it
I wish them all the best. I remember the accident happening and then waited for them to come back. I missed their old cheerful songs but rain and galacy are so good that you need to see it. Old ladies code songs are really great too. All those years I didn't see anything wrong with Sojungs weight. She always looked pretty and plus 10 kg never changes anything for me in idols. I wish them a full recovery from a trauma. Once a host asked them if they felt guilty that they survived and they cried.
Ladies code will forever have a special place in my heart it’s still difficult sometimes to think about all that’s happened but I’m so happy they continued moving forward despite it all. I will admit I cried watching this sojung is so talented. 😭
I miss her so much, I get sad thinking of all the old groups we'll never see again
one of my favorite idols in the industry. she and all the members of ladies’ code are so unbelievably inspiring. i adore them.
What happened with Ladies Code is so tragic. I remember listening to their debut song all the time and loving their music! Sojung and Rise were my favorite but Rise became my bias. It was so sad when I heard they were in a car accident and EunB and Rise passed :(
She has been through so much. Finding happiness with yourself isn't an easy thing. And specially when your parents dishearten and criticize you. Because the most important people for you aren't there when you needed the most. I'm glad that she got strong and dealt with it.
i miss ladies code so much, man :L
I'm a huge fan of Ladies' Code. SoJung had so many struggles in her career but she never give up on doing what she loves. In 2022 she was acting in musical Lizzie along with WJSN's Yeonjung (they kissed cof...cof). She's one of the most beautiful, talented and strong woman I ever saw and I'm very grateful to know her story and enjoy her incredible work.
I love that she was so open and talked about it realistically
She was definetly born to be on stage. The fact that she became a Kpop Idol that fast against her parents will.
Oh, dear... The part of the video where she talked about her eating disorder really touched me because I went through the same (I had an*rex*a...), with the very same thoughts. I hated myself for being hungry and pushed my limits till I lost my period too and become very weak und underweight. Thank God I started to recover a year before and today I'm so much better and happier :3 She is a very brave, strong and talented lady I wish the best for her
I Hope you are well today. 😊
@@phantoms2053 Aw, thank you; you are so sweet :3 I am totally fine these days :))
Sojung is one of my favourite vocalists in kpop. I hope the girls and their family will live a peaceful happy life
Sojung became one of my favorite vocalist since debut and remain in my top 3. I can't believe how strong she is after all she's been throught. I am glad that her company treated her after they found out but I also wish more companies would detect issues beforehand.
We cannot have men and women being that thin anymore.
Unfortunately we do, and because companies have wised up to the backlash idols all pretend they're healthy and ~naturally skinny~ instead and fans believe it-which imo is more damaging. So many young fans think Somi's weight of 105 pounds at 5'8 is normal and natural because she claims it is.
I feel like she is one of the only K-pop idols who people just leave alone when they gain weight and all because you really don’t see any Comments about her weight because I feel like most people understand what she’s been through and they just gonna drop it
She has an amazing voice. Very powerful
i actually have some of their songs in my spotify playlists that i really love without knowing this group had such tragic history. they all seem so talented and beatiful, they went through so much. :(( i did not expect the death of the two members... my heart goes out to their family, fans and all of the members!! this is one of the kpop stories that made me feel devastated. all i wish now is for them to stay healthy. i love sojung's voice so much!! i coudn't stop repeating her parts in this video ;;
her voice is so beautiful
I'm sorry but these people interviewing her and being all concerned are just hypocrites. They will praise girls for being skinny and starvation, while only showing concern when one is actually diagnosed with an ED
100% agree. They are praised for restricting calories as "taking care of themselves" and giving "good visuals". Until their low weight affects their health, then people suddenly say how terrible it is that they had to go through all that. But where do they think the pressure on idols to starve came from in the first place?
i loved ladies code, but truthfully after rise and eunb i just couldn't listen to their music anymore. i was the same way with shinee for a long time after jonghyun, and the same with f(x). i forgot sojung was going through this. i am so glad she recovered. if i were her i also wouldn't have cared about my weight after that. my best friend of fifteen years passed away almost a year ago in a highway collision so this case hits me even harder now. i miss him all the time. i know the pain they go through. ♥
Honestly, she’s so strong and talented and such an inspiration in so many ways, I wish that Ladies’ Code were still active, but I pray for her continued success. Her honesty and her particular vocals are such a breath of fresh air. 💖
She is my favorite singer in the whole kpop industry, hey, you should do one for Zuny her co-partner in the group, I think it's a similar situation, because she started in her weight so well, then in the comebacks she was noticing her thinner, a clear example in the comeback of Feedback.
I'm so proud of her. I hope she never stops singing 💖
Stay strong, Sojung ❤️🙏🏼
Sojung 🥺 pobrecita dd mi bebe me alegro que ahora ya coma mas 🥺
It feels like yesterday that I discovered Ladies’ Code and became a fan; their amazing voices, their spark while on stage was undeniable, and Sojung quickly became my favorite member, even though shortly after I loved every member the same.
I was also concerned about her weight, and speculated as many other lavelys did, that it was because of the pressure of the beauty standard in Korea. She came forward about her ED, many truthfully supported her, and she rised and shone.
Then the accident happened… I will never accept the fact that their popularity never recovered from that, they went though so much and deserved so much better.
At least they are better know, but I honestly miss Ladies Code so much. ❤
she is one of my ultimate vocalists
10:17 Regarding this part, Ashley revealed that LADIES' CODE had a very hard time when So Wonderful released.
I have never heard of her before and it's sad that it happened with this video, however what struck me was her beautiful voice ! I really hope she can make a name for herself, she more than deserve it
I have so much respect for her. After all the trauma her and the memebers she has left.They don't need the company ,since they gave up on them because of money, they forgot the trauma they went through and was like it was so easy to pass. (It's not)I hope group have calm life and treasure those memories. Am glad they stood up for themselves and move on because they have morals and values for themselves.
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I knew of ladies'code before this video but I didn't know they were in such a fatal crash. It really shocked me I started to cry.
i want to cry everytime i see or hear about the accident
I wasn't a fan of ladies code but I did know Rise from shows.....Their accident was truly devastating.
So jung has an amazing voice, she gives me similar vibes as Lee hi
Be neutral about diet talks was the best thing she did.
She's such a great singer and also a recovery inspiration
Oh thank you
I still remember the day the car crash was announced, the whole kpop community mourned for EunB. Even sadder news came after RiSe's death was announced. I'm happy she recovered well in her journey.
I follow ashley on ytb and ig i didn’t she was in that kpop group im so shocked!?I didn’t know that 2 of the members died i hope they rest well🕊
RIP to the beautiful girls Rise and EunB, they are missed terribly. 💗💗💗
Same thing is happening with Wonyoung yet blind stans insist that she's just built like that. Smh.
Thanks 💜
missing your videos, you’re really talented! Your hard work should be more recognized but I have to say that I’m a really big fan
It's so sad to hear about what happened to Sojung because she really struggled with her weight during the first year of the ladies code debut but what was really heartbreaking was that Sojung had her birthday ruined when she and her members got involved in a horrific traffic car accident that caused EunB and Ri-sae to die in 2014. No one should ever have to endure what Sojung and her former members have to go through.
ladies code are on an hiatus, they have not disbanded
they left that god awful company but they are still together
I always hope these girls are well.. I knew about sojung’s struggle, but also hearing about ashley’s horror stories of being starved by her company. Looks like they werent treated right until the end. The fact they were supposed to have a full trilogy when they came back after the accident, but jaden jeong left them and moved onto loona (whom he also left). They just deserved so much better. Wish the best for them
thank you for reuploading!
I’ve always loved ladies code and sojung has always been my bias
15:45
"the rain" was the second part of their healing trilogy, the third part was scrapped because of jaden jeong
wait what did he do, I tried looking him up but I got mostly loona related stuff
@@pepperminterica before he screwed loona he screwed lovelyz and then ladies code
for ladies code, there was supposed to be the healing trilogy when they returned in 2016, first they released galaxy, then the rain and then he just deleted the third part and left them..
@@vikcatilhoon well how did he screw them up is what they want to know
@@vikcatilhoon not loona and ladies code being my 2 ult groups esp. because i loved their music style... and both got messed up by jaden jeong
I hate Jaden Jeong. Someone pray for Triple S cause it seems like they're going to be his biggest screw up yet.
sobbing like a baby rn
At “I ate 500 calories a day” she should have been counseled for an eating disorder
I remember my mom buying a CD with kpop mvs and there's ladies code mv ( it has dolls on it) and that's was my first favorite kpop mv. Sad to hear about the accident
i think you're talking about "hate you"
ive lost a few friends even though im young. im only 26, but ive lost a friend to homicide, a friend to a train accident, a friend to a heart attack, and 3 to suicide. i also struggle with a restrictive ed and have since i was 11. i feel so deeply for her, its a living hellish nightmare. i pray for her and her members’ happiness and peace. sojung deserves a life filled with music, love, laughter, and safety. i wish all the members of ladies’ code nothing but the best, both living and departed. 🕊️💕
Please take care of yourself sojung you are really great performer of ladies code. Stay strong for others and yourself. Just remember everything happens for a reason. Don't worries about everything okay? You Did very well. Stay healthy and eat as much as you want it .
I Love Ladies Code
I remember the accident like it was yesterday. EunB and Rise were my bias and I sang both Im fine Thank You Versions everydaaay
Omfg the passing of the members!!!! 😭😭 I did not expect to see that here! I remember years ago reading about it just now recognize their names. I can't believe it was this group omg they've gone through sooo much. The anorexia was heartbreaking (from experience too) and the accident rocked my world!! :'( imagine being idols and traveling back from a job and not making it. Omfg! 😰
I was not ready for that. wow.
I did not know she went through such a accident, She went through so much I just wanna give her hug
It is crazy that it sometimes takes a life threatening accident separate from the ED to make one not listen to it. One actress literally had to be hit by a car and break her spine for her ED not have a hold of her. She had that ED for years and had so many bad symptoms but it took that threat of not walking for her to let it go.
Good luck on her career, she seems hardworking 🙏✨
Damm, for a second there, I thought that was the The Undertaker at the beginning of the video 🤣🤣. I was thinking, "When the hell did he become a talent judge?" 😳 😅😂
The accident happened the day of my birthday, it’s crazy how accidents like these happen and we don’t even know until later, months or even years
"When we take group photos they often photoshop us slimmer."
No shit, but people still strive to look like the pictures of idols they see that are heavily airbrushed and photoshopped. It's saddening.
has anyone noticed itzy ryujin’s recent weight loss?
Oml Better Than Me just makes me ball like it is suck a great song and perfume and skyline lights up ballad history we love sojung!!!
i miss them so much…❤