Do you think Sakura will regret signing another long contract?

I think being from Japan makes her somewhat impervious to the contract. Imagine if she just broke the contract and left after 3 years for whatever reason and returned to Japan. What would Hybe do? What could they do? Could they force the Japanese government to extradite her? Could they file a motion in Japanese court to ban Sakura from being an idol there?

Honestly, since she's been doing it since she was very young and decided to still fervently pursue it, it's very possible that it's just a kind of job where she's passionate about it and can't imagine doing anything else. Sometimes when you grow up in the spotlight, it might be hard to leave it. Leading an average life might not feel as fulfilling and you'll always be looking back to the moments on the stage where you had thousands of people cheering you on.

For example, think about the people who peaked in High School then went on to live boring, unfulfilling lives and can never stop talking about their "glory days". Meanwhile, she's still young and at her peak, why throw that all away?

Also, being a Kpop idol isn't like a jpop idol in Japan. As a Kpop idol you become a full-blown international celebrity that can branch off into lots of high-profile careers that she could choose from. Literally, look at Blackpink branching off into worldwide fashion and modeling.

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Honestly, since she's been doing it since she was very young and decided to still fervently pursue it, it's very possible that it's just a kind of job where she's passionate about it and can't imagine doing anything else. Sometimes when you grow up in the spotlight, it might be hard to leave it. Leading an average life might not feel as fulfilling and you'll always be looking back to the moments on the stage where you had thousands of people cheering you on.

For example, think about the people who peaked in High School then went on to live boring, unfulfilling lives and can never stop talking about their "glory days". Meanwhile, she's still young and at her peak, why throw that all away?

Also, being a Kpop idol isn't like a jpop in Japan. As a Kpop idol you become a full-blown celebrity that can branch off into lots of high-profile careers that she could choose from. Literally look at Blackpink branching off into worldwide fashion and modeling.

Perfectly said. Some people are just born to be idols, they welcome the hardships and will do whatever they need to to achieve success.

The one thing i will never understand is how introverts like her and Mina do it. Being in front of a camera 24/7, having to do fansigns, Vlives, and all that fanservice, on top of being around people every hour of the day whether it's at dance practice, English lessons, Music Bank, whatever.

Why are you so worked up about somebody else's life whatever she chooses for herself it's her own decisions wether she stays in the industry for one year or forever is her own private decision that strangers shouldn't mingle about

She will struggle but in the long run it will benefit from, she has already some cf deals if LSRF hits big she will become a huge force in Asia. She’s actually really smart.

Also she’s only 21, I know idol life is short but y’all are acting she’s in the retirement home.

Why? That means she's employed for another 7 years.

money money money

then spend spend spend

go Sakura go!

I think Sakura gained enough experience and was able to make a decision which was best for her and for her future.

Well I really don't think she signed the same contract that a normal trainee would. Trainees have no power in negotiations and no experience in the music industry, so they probably don't get a say in what the contract looks like, which is why their contracts are usually long and very strict but Sakura is different. She's a pretty big star in japan and is well known in korea after IZONE. Hybe is a really big company but I'm pretty sure if she didn't agree with the terms, she could just go elsewhere, something a normal trainee couldn't do so easily. Its also likely her contract is shorter too.

When I read this title I thought she was 24 or smth.

She's just 21 and being a Kpop idol, especially from Hybe, is profitable.

I'd take the chance for sure if I were in her shoes.

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When I read this title I thought she was 24 or smth.

She's just 21 and being a Kpop idol, especially from Hybe, is profitable.

I'd take the chance for sure if I were in her shoes.

Isn't she born in 1998?

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When I read this title I thought she was 24 or smth.

She's just 21 and being a Kpop idol, especially from Hybe, is profitable.

I'd take the chance for sure if I were in her shoes.

She's actually 24

kpop is global now and hybe is one of the biggest companies out there and she is only 24, so yes why not use the opportunity to her advantage. Japan might be a bigger music market domestically but jpop acts will never have the global exposure like popular kpop acts do.

shes 24 and have been on the industry long enough before any idol have..

shes matured enough to make the decision people dont need to worry about her lol

its her dream to be a global star and shes chasing it

proud of her

she's old enough to do whatever the hell she wants to...

if it's a good contract good for her

if it's a bad contract well she'll have to live with it