3rd Gen Idol Excluded From Group Commercial For Her Dark Skin

OH MY GIRL’s Mimi recently opened up about a painful experience from her rookie days.

During her appearance on TV Chosun’s Heo Young-man’s Food Travel, Mimi revealed that when she first debuted, she had no solo schedules at all. However, there was one particular moment that stood out to her.

She was excluded from a group commercial shoot because she didn’t match the brand’s “refreshing” concept.

One day, the members were filming a commercial. They all looked like fairies. But back then, that wasn’t my style. I had darker skin and a more boyish look.

— Mimi

Because of her dark skin and image, Mimi was left behind.

It was for a bright, fresh skincare ad, and I didn’t fit the concept. So I was the only one left behind in the waiting room while the others went to film.

— Mimi

She admitted she tried hard to fit the image, practicing in the mirror to look more gentle and pure, but with no results.

It just didn’t work. I felt really empty at that time.

— Mimi

Despite those struggles, Mimi ended on a strong note, stating that life is about enduring the hard times.