Comedian Lee Se-young revealed that she visited the emergency room during her challenge on TV Chosun's 'Miss Trot 4', evoking sympathy.
Lee Se-young candidly confessed in the past through YouTube that she invested about 100 million won in various plastic surgeries and procedures, including double eyelids, nose, and breasts. At a time when she was gaining attention for her defined features and changed beauty, the stress she experienced behind the glamorous stage has now come to light.
Lee Se-young shared that the situation of being evaluated as a singer rather than a comedian in 'Miss Trot 4' was a significant burden. Leading up to the one-on-one death match, where elimination is decided immediately, she continued to practice, stating, "I kept practicing with the thought that I had to take it seriously." The tension and pressure from the untried challenge compounded, revealing the stress she experienced during the stage preparation process.
Stage Stress is Different from Simple Tension
The stress that entertainers experience on competition stages is different from simple tension. In a structure where skills and results are evaluated in a short time, and that result can lead directly to elimination, the brain can easily perceive a strong burden.
Especially when challenging an area different from the image built over a long time, both expectations and burdens increase simultaneously. The pressure of 'I must do well' and the fear of 'if I make a mistake, it's over' intertwine, amplifying the tension response rapidly. In this process, the sympathetic nervous system can become excessively activated, causing the body to react first.
Stress Signals Appear in Everyone
When strong stage pressure persists, one may experience a rapid heartbeat and a feeling of shortness of breath. There may be a feeling of tightness in the chest or dizziness, and gastrointestinal functions may be disrupted, leading to nausea or loss of appetite. It is also common for the quality of sleep to deteriorate, making it difficult to fall asleep or causing frequent awakenings.
These signals are not specific to individuals but are known to be common stress responses that can appear in anyone facing important stages, exams, or presentations. The body detects danger before words can and sends signals.
Stage Stress Needs Management Rather Than Endurance
Experts say that the more one tries to endure stage stress solely through willpower, the more the symptoms can worsen. It is as important to design a rhythm of rest and recovery as it is to increase practice volume.
Short breath control to reduce tension and creating a routine of alternating focus and relaxation can be helpful. As schedules become tighter, fixing sleep times to maintain the body's rhythm is also key. The more unavoidable the stage stress, the more how one manages it determines their condition.
