Choo Sa-rang, who is nurturing her dream of becoming a model, shed tears after receiving harsh criticism during her first audition. Her mother, Yano Shiho, also reddened her eyes while watching.
The episode of the ENA entertainment program 'My Kid's Private Life' aired on the 29th, revealing Choo Sa-rang's challenges during her first audition as an aspiring model.
Choo Sa-rang participated in the 2025 brand audition, showing signs of nervousness, but calmly practiced her walking repeatedly to prepare for the stage. In particular, her height, which grew 13cm to reach 167cm in just one year, surprised those around her.
On the day of the audition, Choo Sa-rang displayed somewhat distracted behavior by taking off her glasses and then putting them back on during the entry process. Designer Kim Min-joo noted, 'Please stay still for just a moment. I want you to take this seriously.'
After Choo Sa-rang calmly finished her walk, Yano Shiho, who was watching from the studio, said, 'I was surprised that you were more serious than I expected,' and Lee Hyun-i also encouraged her, saying, 'You did so well.'
However, the judges' evaluations were stern. Designer Jo Woo-jik pointed out, 'You were somewhat distracted from the moment you stood in front of us. You kept fidgeting with your ankles and pants. Your young age does not influence the judging criteria.'
Designer Kim Min-joo also said, 'You looked playful, and your constant movement raised doubts about your seriousness. I questioned how much you truly wanted this. You are a child with a lot of potential, but that's not enough.' Nevertheless, she advised, 'You are truly beautiful. Have confidence in yourself.'
On that day, Choo Sa-rang displayed tears in response to the judges' results, and Yano Shiho, watching her, could not hide her emotions and wiped away her tears as well.