TripleS, a 24-Member Group Can't Be Managed Like a 5-Member Group

TripleS, a 24-Member Group Can't Be Managed Like a 5-Member Group

The Wake-Up Call

During recent promotions, two TripleS members—Nien and Yubin—collapsed from exhaustion within the same month.

These incidents aren’t just isolated scares; they are the predictable result of chronic sleep deprivation and poor resource management.

The Logistical Nightmare of OT24

TripleS was originally praised for its rotating subunit system, designed to give members time to rest. Lately, however, the group has leaned heavily into grueling full-group (OT24) promotions, tours, and schedules.

Managing 24 members requires vastly different logistics than a standard 5-member group. Yet, companies often make the mistake of using the same lean infrastructure for a massive roster.

Where the System Breaks Down

  • The 7-Hour Prep Trap: Preparing all 24 members for a schedule takes roughly 7 hours just for hair and makeup.
  • The Staff Shortage: A tiny styling team and handful of managers cannot efficiently support 24 people without burning everyone out.
  • Inadequate Facilities: Standard backstage dressing rooms are never built to comfortably accommodate 24 idols plus staff.

When preparation takes all day, sleep is the first thing cut. But sleep isn’t optional downtime—it is biological recovery time.

The Fix Is Simple

You cannot scale up a group’s size without scaling up its support infrastructure. If a company chooses to run a 24-member mega-group, it has a responsibility to protect its artists:

  • Scale up staff: Hire 8–12+ stylists to cut prep time down to a reasonable hour.
  • Increase management: Add more managers and coordinators to distribute the workload safely.
  • Lean on subunits: Utilize smaller group rotations to naturally reduce pressure on the entire roster.
  • Stop glorifying exhaustion: Sleep deprivation should never be marketed as proof of dedication.

Conclusion

Whether you are an idol, an athlete, or a regular 9-to-5 worker, the human body cannot function sustainably without rest. Hard work is admirable, but pushing people past their physical limits is a failure of management, not a badge of honor.

If you want better performance and better health, sleep has to be non-negotiable.