The road to becoming a K-Pop idol is no walk in the park. With hundreds of trainees competing for limited spots, the pressure to stand out and prove yourself is intense. For many aspiring idols, finding their special role within a group becomes their lifeline during such uncertain training days.
This was especially true for (G)I-DLE‘s Minnie, who recently shared a touching story about her journey as the group’s original main vocalist. Back when the group was still coming together, Minnie held this coveted position on her own — until another talented trainee entered the picture.
I was originally the team’s main vocalist. The sole main vocalist. Suddenly Miyeon joined as another main vocalist. I clapped but tears welled up [in my eyes]… It felt so strange.
— Minnie
The (G)I-DLE star explained that while she harbored no ill feelings, the situation hit close to home. As a foreign trainee, she was already aware that the company wanted a Korean main vocalist. When Miyeon arrived, it meant sharing those precious vocal parts she’d worked so hard to earn.
It wasn’t that I disliked her, but I was a foreigner and the company wanted a Korean main vocalist at the time. When Miyeon came in, I had to share my parts with her. I didn’t want to cry either, but my tear ducts had a mind of their own.
— Minnie
Miyeon, who had no idea about Minnie’s train of thought at the time, remembered being confused by her mixed reaction.
When I joined she seemed happy to see me, but also shed tears.
It must have felt like a loss… she lost her parts. Despite that she took care of me so well, and I was so grateful.
— Miyeon
MINNIE said originally she was the only main vocalist of the group and she cried when MIYEON joined the company because she was also going to be a main vocalist so they had do share their parts in the songs 😂 pic.twitter.com/HWpHE8jxo0
— (G)I-DLE Charts (@idlecharts) January 27, 2025
What started as an emotional moment has blossomed into a close friendship, proving that sometimes the best partnerships come from unexpected beginnings. Fast forward to today, and both Minnie and Miyeon have become powerhouse vocalists in their own right.
The two main vocalists now regularly wow audiences with their performances and are considered among the top vocalists in the current K-Pop scene, showing that there was more than enough spotlight for both to shine.
