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Ayumioffered some realistic advice toLE SSERAFIMsSakuraabout pronunciation struggles.

Ayumi recalled her 2006 solo promotions withCutie Honey, saying,Its an anime OST.

I wrote the lyrics myself.

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But back then, I had trouble pronouncing hips properly.

Sakura, you probably understand this struggle.

She continued,Japanese pronunciation doesnt have or final consonants like ' so my pronunciation came out as ondoni.

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But since people found it cute, I felt like I had to keep doing it.

Ayumi advised her to practice each syllable separately, saying,I struggle with it too.

Try saying … one syllable at a time.

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I moved back to Korea in 2019, and they still ask me to greet them like that.

Thats how you stay in the industry for a long time.

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