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

She revealed the heartbreaking story.

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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