Red Velvet Joy Pursues Dog Grooming License on MBC 'I Live Alone'

Red Velvet member Joy is training to become a certified dog groomer to prepare for life beyond the entertainment industry. Seeking a technical skill to balance the career volatility of being a celebrity, she has been attending a grooming academy despite her busy schedule.

Key Facts

• Joy has attended a dog grooming academy for two months without missing a class, recently completing her first practice wig.
• The singer cited the short professional lifespan of entertainers as her motivation, expressing a desire to possess a specialized trade for the future.
• The training is physically demanding, requiring a "horse-riding" stance for precision that Joy noted has caused her back pain.
• To prepare for the qualification, Joy is studying for a written exam scheduled for July, even during her rest periods.
• Academy instructors noted the strict practical exam rules, where dropping equipment results in immediate disqualification.

Key Terms

• Horse-riding stance: A physical position groomers use to maintain stability and correct angles while working.

Key Quote

"I thought it would be good to have my own skill if I can no longer do this job in the future." — Joy

Next

• MBC’s 'I Live Alone' released a preview of Joy’s grooming practice on May 12.
• The full episode featuring Joy’s certification challenge airs May 15 at 11:10 PM.
• Joy will take the written certification exam in July.