Nam Ji-hyun Confesses to 'Celebrity Syndrome' After Debut

Nam Ji-hyun, formerly of the K-pop group Momoland, has openly discussed her struggles with "celebrity syndrome" shortly after her debut. In a recent YouTube appearance on the channel 'One Mic,' Nam shared how immediate success with the group's hit song 'Am I Me?' led her to believe she was infallible. "I had celebrity syndrome. Right after debuting, we got first place on a music show, and 'Am I Me?' was a big hit. So I thought everything I did would succeed, and I mistook my success as being solely due to my own greatness," she confessed. The singer revealed that her attitude became apparent to her group mates, who eventually confronted her. "My members called me over and said, 'Staff are saying you have celebrity syndrome.' That's when I immediately corrected it," Nam recalled. She reflected on her past behavior, admitting that her transparent personality might have exacerbated the situation. "I think having an attitude of 'Thank you for giving me this job' would have been better for me," she added. Nam expressed relief that her fellow members intervened, preventing her from becoming a "monster." "I was immature back then and mistakenly thought, 'I'm really good at this.' Fortunately, the members told me. I could have become a monster," she said, emphasizing the importance of humility and gratitude in the entertainment industry.

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I had celebrity syndrome. Right after debuting, we got first place on a music show, and 'Am I Me?' was a big hit. So I thought everything I did would succeed, and I mistook my success as being solely due to my own greatness.