Red Velvet's Seulgi and Wendy share struggles of shooting trending dance challenges with idols

Seulgi and Wendy from the popular K-pop group Red Velvet recently appeared on BamBam's show ‘Bam House,’ where they opened up about the pressures they face in the world of dance challenges.

During the episode, BamBam, from the group GOT7, brought up the trend of idols filming dance challenges while promoting their songs on music shows. Seulgi mentioned how the culture has changed, emphasizing the shift towards the popularity of challenges.

BamBam questioned if the trend has become excessive, and the Red Velvet members agreed, expressing that what was supposed to be fun has turned into an obligation.

Wendy shared her fear of filming dance challenges, admitting that while she wants to participate, she's afraid of not doing justice to the other artists' dances. Seulgi added that learning and filming the dances within a short timeframe can be challenging, making the process intimidating. Wendy humorously confessed, "I'm scared of challenges."

BamBam pointed out that not participating in these challenges means missing out on publicity in today's social media-driven landscape. Seulgi agreed, highlighting the importance of short-form videos for exposure. She mentioned the need to think creatively about promoting songs, beyond just dancing, and how they faced challenges in coming up with new promotional ideas for their recent ‘Chill Kill’ comeback.

Red Velvet members shed light on the evolving scenario of promotions , where fun challenges have transformed into obligations, creating pressures for artists to keep up with the trend to gain exposure in the fast-paced world of social media.



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