Many netizens found it painful to watch.
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A video clip showcasing the brutal reality of “unpopular” members of an idol group has become the center of a heated debate online, prompting the idol in the clip to respond.
The video in question featured former PRISTIN member Kyla Massie when she was just a young teenager during a fansign event of the group’s second mini album, SCHXXL OUT.
Kyla | Pledis Entertainment
While Kyla was posing on stage, all the photographers right in front of her had their cameras turned toward the other members. Eventually, she walked off after waving an awkward goodbye.
아이돌 비인기멤버가 정신질환이 생기는 이유 pic.twitter.com/ED3L5cgbx4
— 백억이 (@10Billionaire_A) September 6, 2026
This clip has revived discussions over how Kyla was treated by the media and the public when she was a member of PRISTIN, despite being the youngest in the group.
this is a sensitive topic,,, mind you KYLA WAS 15 YEARS OLD! https://t.co/eRYut6hwLm
— aera⁷ sᴛʀᴇᴀᴍ TXT ‘SETSUNA HANABI’❗️ (@btxtmkzzn) September 7, 2026
when i first watch this vid i almost cry. she doesn’t deserve this kind of treatment from the fans 😭 https://t.co/nd9RhW5qVr
— rin ʚɞ (@sparklingjyr) September 7, 2026
They were so fucking mean to Kyla FUCK https://t.co/f2R5i1C3MF
— Melvin (@Melvinmclair) September 7, 2026
Some also felt that this experience was all too familiar for multiple K-Pop idols, wondering how they handled it all.
Dahyun herself has been ignored by fans like that as well. But fortunately, there are Chaeyoung and Jeongyeon to her confidence.Chaeyong also told his fan sign to take a picture of her and Dahyun. It touched me very much.#DAHYUN #TWICE https://t.co/5Whdh3s3Zo pic.twitter.com/hfaGuBKSuG
— dubu lover (@NPhuengnam) September 7, 2026
이런 걸 볼 때마다
대성의 멘탈이 놀라움 https://t.co/PzUOEuHDwD
— 모두들⚡️ (@withgo_TAB) September 7, 2026
Every time I see something like this, I get shocked by how incredible Daesung’s mental strength must have been.
— The post above
같은 팀 멤버인데 좀 호응해주면 안되나 https://t.co/3JF0x3vxd9
— 🍊전 자 오 렌 지 사 담 계🍊 (@chat_jusyan) September 7, 2026
She was a member of the same team. Couldn’t they show her some support?
— The post above
Kyla herself saw the post and responded through Instagram, stating that she had forgotten about this painful moment. However, netizens are still unable to get over the cruel reality she faced as a kid. Some even wondered if it was one of the reasons behind her exit from the group.
it’s kinda painful to watch… https://t.co/TF5VCn4zfF
— Omniscient ★ Reader (@MinjuLovelyDuck) September 8, 2026
No wonder she didn’t wanna come back . https://t.co/UmHUGsGYx5
— 𖧷Zuri* (@Clapshua) September 8, 2026
Honestly if this was her final straw to leave the group. Collectively agree we would understand https://t.co/13QwUto6WS
— ma⁷🥺 (@disanhok) September 7, 2026
Meanwhile, after her short stint as a PRISTIN member, Kyla became an independent singer-songwriter. In February 2025, she announced her engagement and has been regularly sharing glimpses of her life through social media.