Dayoung relives the Seoul gosiwon years that started at 11
Dayoung recalls leaving Jeju for Seoul at 11, living alone in a gosiwon, and the auditions that pushed her toward singing.
"Moved to Seoul at age 11 to live in a gosiwon" Im Da-young, from a Jeju girl to a singer
The challenge that began at age 11 and her mother's decision
Im Da-young, who dreamed of becoming a singer, revealed behind-the-scenes stories from her childhood. On a recent MBC broadcast, Im Da-young shared memories of her school years and the process of walking the path of a singer.
Her aspiration toward singing began when she appeared on MBC's 'Great Birth' at the age of 11. Although she experienced the disappointment of elimination at that time, she challenged herself again the following year in 'Pop Star,' an audition program a collaboration of SM, JYP, and YG. Her mother, who initially opposed the path of a singer out of concern for her daughter's failure, decided to support the audition after seeing Im Da-young's desperation. After moving to Seoul from Jeju Island, Im Da-young achieved results in that audition, establishing a foothold for her full-scale activities.
Living alone in a gosiwon during her elementary school years
Behind the glamorous stage, there were also realistic difficulties she had to endure at a young age. Im Da-young revealed that while continuing her trainee life in Seoul, she had to live alone in a gosiwon at the age of an elementary school student.
Recalling the situation where her mother had to run a shop for their livelihood, Im Da-young said she had to mature early enough to feel like she was '40 years old' at such a young age. She shared that the loneliness and responsibility she felt while living alone became the foundation that made her who she is today. Currently, Im Da-young maintains a tender relationship with her mother and expresses deep affection for her.
