tvN's 'Hometown Cha Cha Cha' is a healing romance about a realist dentist (Shin Min Ah as Park Hye Jin) and an unemployed jack-of-all-trades (Kim Seon Ho as Hong Du Sik) set in the seaside town of Gongjin. On the 17th of last month (October), it recorded the highest viewership rating of 12.665% and ended in high buzz.

In the play, Gong Min-jung played the role of Yoon Hye-jin’s best friend and dental hygienist Pyo Mi-sun. She has drawn the viewers’ attention with how she portrays the lovely charm of her honest and bold character.

Recently, Xports News had a written interview with Gong Min-jung to hear he thoughts on the ending and behind the scenes.

Q. How related do you feel to the character Pyo Mi-seon in the drama? How did you prepare your character?

Because I have to fit in both as Hye-jin’s best friend and as a resident of Gongjin, I think I’ve tried to live like that character. It took me a long time to find out what resembles Pyo Mi-seon the most. I thought it was more important how she regard Hye-jin as a real friend than anything else, and I accepted that aspect of her into my acting method. Shin Min-ah has helped me a lot.

Q. There are many viewers who adore the friendship between Yoon Hye-jin and Pyo Mi-sun. What is your relationship in real life?

“She’s a person I really like. Basically, I don’t think there was any difficulty in considering Hye-jin as my best friend because I really like Shin Min-ah. We’ve gotten really close during the filming process. I’ve decided to be her fan forever.”

Q. Is there any fun story during your filming process?

Shin Min-ah was the best. During the shoot, she completely became my best friend Hyejin and my real friend as well. Even our comedy code worked well, so we shared jokes from time to time and we laughed a lot. I learned a lot from her. I was very surprised. I still miss her jokes. She’s a very sensible, warm and considerate person. She has never done anything half-heartedly, she always thinks and prepares a lot beforehand. Of course, she has also prepared a lot of jokes.

But I think that was her sister’s effort to be a real friend with Mi-sun. I have laughed a lot. Every scene with her is vivid and unforgettable to me. I think the reason was that we really see each other as friends. It’s all thanks to her. Shin Min-ah made it all for me.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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