Recently, Ize sat with Lee Saerom, a former leader of Fromis_9, in a gangnam coffee. Over the course of almost two hours, he candidly spoke of his past, present and future. His calm and weighted words highlighted the reason why the leader of the group had been.
Looking back: a leader’s journey
As a leader, he had always given priority to the unit of the group, believing that from Fromra was truly complete only when all eight members were together. However, over time, it became evident that each member had different aspirations. Respecting their choices, Saerom began to reflect on his longtime dream, one he had nourished since the age of 13.
He shared, “I joined an acting agency in middle school, but because of my age, they suggested that I try before I was an idol. This led me to Fromis_9, which has become all my world. While my contract approached his end, I wondered: “What do I really want?” While I loved my members, for the first time, I considered my happiness, making the decision to leave incredibly difficult. “
Reflecting on his time in Frommis_9, he admitted Saerom, “If I could go back, I would tell me:” It’s okay to facilitate a little. “I never realized how much pressure I put on until I became a leader. I went to the burnout point. Around our fifth year, I looked for advice and I discovered that my stress was largely due to my overwhelming sense of responsibility. “ He wondered if his perfectionism had made difficult things for members during their active years.
Embrace the change: a new path
After separating the ways with Pleis Entertainment at the end of last year, Saerom spent months reflecting on his future before deciding to pursue acting.
Now, for the first time, he is navigating his career independently, moving away from the structured guide of an agency. He is currently meeting various acting management companies and embraces the freedom to make his own choices. “Nothing is still stone, but I’m exploring my options while I am taking some time. Plan and manage everything alone is a completely new experience, but I am enjoying the challenge. When I was in the group, I never knew when my next program would appear, so I would stay in bed longer than necessary for any eventuality. Now, I built a routine, visit the coffee in the morning or go to the library. “
Go on: a future with courage
For Saerom, from Fromis_9 has shaped his twenty years. Now he is venturing into an unknown territory, leaving behind the comfort of the past to pursue a new dream. The journey will not be easy, but after years of devotion to his group, he is finally putting his aspirations. Choosing herself as she continues to support her former team with heat makes the next chapter even more significant.
“I am deeply grateful to all those who have supported me like Lee Saerom of Fromis_9. Going forward, I will simply be Lee Saerom. While I’m not sure what colors I will express as an individual, one thing remains clear: I want to be with a kind and healthy heart. With courage, I will continue to go on and I hope you will support me with an open heart. “
Last month, reports that Lee Chanhyuk of Akmu and Lee Saerom from Frommi_9 had separated, despite having never confirmed their relationship emerged. The voices of appointments presented themselves for the first time in October 2022 when they were seen in an artisan laboratory, with fans who noticed similarities in their social media posts.
