Top Girl Group Confesses To Health Issues Due To Agency’s Extreme Measures To Save Money

tripleS’ Kim Yooyeon has gone viral after revealing a surprising reason behind the group’s chronic lack of sleep, and some netizens are blaming the agency’s cost-saving measures.

During a recent appearance on Jeongwaja, Yooyeon opened up about the realities of being part of a 24-member idol group.

When host EXO‘s Kai asked why she seemed unable to get enough sleep, the idol pointed to one major issue: salon appointments. According to Yooyeon, all 24 members use the same salon before schedules, resulting in preparation times that can stretch for hours.

“We set aside the salon hours to seven hours now.”

Yooyeon confirmed that the entire group goes through the process together. She explained that for an 8am schedule, members may need to begin salon preparations as early as 10pm the previous night, resulting in her being unable to sleep at all.

Following the broadcast, clips quickly spread across online communities, where many netizens expressed disbelief that a group of tripleS’s size was still being managed through a single salon schedule. Some argued that the agency should invest in additional styling teams or alternative arrangements rather than having dozens of members effectively waiting in line for hours.

• What crime did the staff commit?
• In the beginning, it’s unbelievable that they have 24 members in one group.
• Isn’t this natural though?
• No but, what the…
• They should go to different salons.

While some fans defended the agency by noting the logistical challenges of managing a 24-member group, many agreed that Yooyeon’s comments offered a concerning glimpse into the realities behind the scenes.