Red Velvet's Seulgi opens up about the fear and insecurity she felt during her lengthy trainee days

Red Velvet's Seulgi opened up about the hardship she faced during her long trainee days. 

On the December 12 airing of JTBC's 'Give Me a Meal,' Seulgi and Lee Kyung Kyu scored a meal at a family home in Mapo-gu. During their time together, Lee Kyung Kyu asked Seulgi, "How many years were you a trainee?" She answered, "About 7 years."

She explained,  "I continuously took singing and dancing lessons. They also teach you different languages - Chinese, Japanese, and English."

Seulgi confessed she felt fearful and insecure as her trainee time persisted for years. She said, "I started this career at a young age, and as time passed, I wondered if I would be able to make my debut and if I don't, then (I was lost because) this is the only thing I've done."

When asked, "Isn't it hard to just make it into there (SM Entertainment)?" Seulgi answered, "Yeah, I couldn't believe it when I got in. And I didn't sign the trainee contract right away. I signed after about a month. So in the beginning, I was fearful."