The idol star admitted, "To be honest, the other members and I struggled mentally since last winter, but have recently overcome them. The pressure lifted when we realized that we don't have to be complimented by every person in the world." 

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She continued to talk on the group's new, unique band concept, and said, "The bass guitar is literally really heavy, but it also felt like a load for me. I was practicing like a machine. We were just as confused with our band [concept], as was the public. But once we let down the pressure, we were able to work harder, and actually do better."