Tasha Low Reflects on K-Pop Journey in Emotional Reunion

Actress and singer Tasha Low has expressed no regrets about her past as a K-pop trainee, stating she would choose to embark on that journey again. In a new travel documentary series titled Those Days, Those Places, Low revisited Seoul, where her career in the K-pop industry began in 2011 as a member of the girl group Skarf.

At just 17 years old, Low debuted with Skarf, only to pursue a solo career after the group disbanded in 2014. She returned to Singapore in early 2018. During her visit to Alpha Entertainment, the former management agency of Skarf, Low opened up about her complicated history with her former manager, Hwang Hyun-hee. Their relationship became strained, leading to a loss of contact for two to three years. At one point, Hwang reportedly told Low, “Don’t come back to Korea. I’ll make things very hard for you.” Fortunately, the two have since reconciled and are on good terms.

Reflecting on a Pivotal Journey

Low shared her mixed emotions during her return to South Korea with Zaobao.sg, describing the experience as both familiar and unfamiliar. “It feels like returning to a place where I once lived and dreamed so earnestly,” she conveyed. As she walked through the streets near the practice studios she frequented, memories of her K-pop trainee days surged back. “We practised until very late every day and would eat supper together as members. We felt happy for a long time over even the smallest improvements,” she recalled, noting it was a pure and driven period of her life.

What struck Low most was her newfound sense of peace regarding that chapter. “In the past, I might have felt regret or sadness. This time, there’s more understanding and acceptance,” she reflected. She admitted to still experiencing a tinge of sadness and wondered how things might have unfolded had more people recognized their talent at the time. “But I also know that life inevitably has different stages,” she added.

Embracing Growth and Resilience

Low expressed conflicting emotions about her eight years in Seoul. “I miss that state of giving everything for a dream without holding back, but I’m also grateful that I’ve already lived through that chapter,” she explained. This experience, she believes, has shaped her into a more resilient individual who is clearer about her aspirations.

When asked if she would still choose to pursue a career in South Korea if given the chance to turn back time, Low affirmed her decision. “I think I would, because it was the truest and bravest choice I could make at that moment. Even if the journey wasn’t perfect, without that experience, there wouldn’t be the me I am today,” she noted.

The most significant takeaway from revisiting those memories, according to Low, is the peace she has found within herself. “I no longer define that journey solely by ‘success or failure.’ Instead, I see the growth, courage, and direction it gave me. This return felt more like a gentle closure to my youth,” she concluded.

This story was originally published by 8Days. For more on Tasha Low and her experiences, visit 8Days.