Former SECRET NUMBER member Denise is earning praise online after candidly sharing an embarrassing behind-the-scenes moment from her idol days — one that many women found deeply relatable.
During a recent makeup session, Denise opened up about an incident that happened while promoting with SECRET NUMBER on music shows. According to the idol, the group had just finished performing and, like many busy K-pop acts, was running on very little sleep.
After completing their stage, the members had downtime before returning for the ending segment, where weekly winners are announced. Exhausted from their hectic schedule, Denise said everyone took the chance to nap backstage whenever possible.
She recalled completely passing out on a couch while waiting for the final broadcast segment, unaware that the situation was about to become unexpectedly stressful.
What made things worse was the outfit she happened to be wearing that day — a white skirt. Denise revealed that she had also been on her period at the time, something idols often have little control over when it comes to styling decisions for performances.
After sleeping for around an hour, Denise got up to have her hair and makeup touched up before returning to the stage. But as she started walking, she noticed her stylist suddenly reacting in alarm.
At first, Denise thought the stylist was simply being affectionate after unexpectedly hugging her from behind. Moments later, however, the stylist quietly suggested they go to the bathroom together.
That was when Denise discovered what had happened.
Looking in the mirror, she realized she had bled through her white skirt during her nap. The visible stain immediately sparked panic backstage, especially given the pressure of live television and limited time before returning to the stage.
According to Denise, her stylist quickly called in the head stylist, who immediately took charge like a crisis manager. Instead of replacing the outfit entirely, the styling team rushed to clean the skirt on the spot using cold water, soap, and even a hair dryer to speed up the drying process.
While the stylists worked frantically to save the outfit, Denise said she stood nearby apologizing repeatedly and feeling overwhelmed by the situation.
Fortunately, the emergency rescue mission worked. The stain was removed in time, and Denise managed to make it back on stage without viewers noticing anything unusual.
Looking back now, Denise admitted the situation probably felt far more dramatic in the moment because everyone was extremely sleep-deprived and under pressure. Since SECRET NUMBER was still a rookie group at the time, emotions were running especially high.
Reflecting humorously on the experience, Denise joked that the stress may not have been entirely necessary, considering rookie groups were often positioned toward the back during ending stages anyway — meaning most viewers likely would not have noticed.
Her honest story has since resonated with fans, many praising the idol for speaking openly about a situation countless women experience but rarely discuss publicly, especially in the demanding world of K-pop.
Sources: Koreaboo
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