As Stray Kids' popularity grew, so did the pressure. We had reached a level of success that was overwhelming at times. There were expectations from fans, from the company, and from ourselves to constantly do better, to top our previous achievements. It was a lot to handle, and there were moments when I felt like I couldn't keep up with the constant demands.
But through it all, I had to remind myself that success wasn't about constantly outdoing ourselves—it was about staying true to our vision and our music. It was easy to get lost in the noise, to try to please everyone, but I learned that it was more important to focus on what made us happy and fulfilled as a group.