On July 29, the group’s agency Hybe Labels dropped all five episodes of the documentary, Le Sserafim – Make It Look Easy, on its official YouTube channel.
The documentary focuses on Le Sserafim’s journey from 2022 to its preparation for this year’s mini-album, Easy, and highlights the personal and professional challenges faced by the group’s five members – Kim Chae-won, Sakura, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha and Hong Eun-chae.
A significant moment features Hong hyperventilating during a media showcase rehearsal and continuing with the performance immediately afterwards. Hong is moved to tears by the applause from her fellow members and staff following the show.
The video also captures Kim receiving an IV drip while filming a music video for the group’s 2023 studio album Unforgiven, as well as Sakura breaking down in tears during a difficult recording session.
In the scene, Sakura voices her doubts, saying, “I don’t know why I chose to be an idol … I don’t understand why I’m doing this, suffering and crying,” which brings to mind the criticism directed at the group after their performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the US state of California in April 2024.
The documentary has created quite a buzz, with many fans expressing their support for the group. One fan commented on YouTube, “It hurts to see that the girls struggle being happy or even content,” while another remarked, “I want the girls to understand that they’re doing absolutely more than enough for everyone who loves them.”
However, many posts also argued that the excessive focus on Le Sserafim’s struggles and tears seemed aimed at generating public sympathy rather than addressing the real problem. One internet user suggested that the agency should focus more on improving the group’s skills rather than making documentaries.
“Many actors, comedians and singers in Korea have faced different issues and scandals, but many have also silenced the criticisms with pure talent … It would be much better if they improved their skills to the point where these critics have nothing to say, rather than victimising themselves,” one online user wrote.