Fourth-generation girl group LIGHTSUM‘s reaction to their first paycheck since debuting in 2021 has sparked a wave of emotional reactions from fans.
LIGHTSUM recently redebuted.
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A new video of the girls amid their re-debut was shared.
The girls seemed tired, but when Yujeong was asked what she wanted, she explained that she wanted to “be paid.”
The staff then shocked the members by explaining that they actually had a present for the members and the chairman had gotten them some money.
As the money got handed out, the members sparked huge emotions with their reactions, showing a lot of excitement and disbelief.
The video was shared online.
Lightsum was brought to tears after getting their first pay in years 🥺🥺 pic.twitter.com/lSfyqK3Jz1
— cconnor (@cconnorae) October 21, 2026
It made fans very emotional, and many hit back at CUBE Entertainment for its poor treatment of the idols when promoting in Korea.
im really so glad their japanese debut has been so successful for them https://t.co/s9zqlGSph0
— lucky (@aluckygrl) October 22, 2026
this made me cry and I don’t even stan them 😭 https://t.co/SKrxR0iG2Z
— Silvia ⋈ MonBBee ➷♡² (@LankasterSilvia) October 22, 2026
@cconnorae cube needs to burn
— freeze (@cricdle) October 22, 2026
@cconnorae Working their whole soul off for several years and first pay check, no wonder there are so many idols have to find a part time job somewhere else while doing this … 🫠
— Đức Nguyễn (@cNguyn766594) October 22, 2026
Cube execs are gonna rot in hell https://t.co/DKm5rqWivw
— Macks ²³⁶³ (@_rocketman18) October 22, 2026