Hong Eunchae, the courageous maknae of LE SSERAFIM, participated in a carefree, solo photo shoot for the January issue of "Elle."

The LE SSERAFIM member spoke candidly about her motivations during her interview with the publication as well as her interactions with the other group members.

First, Hong Eunchae reflected on LE SSERAFIM's inaugural year, saying, "Thanks to our comeback promotions and the year-end stages, I felt much more confident. I came to understand that many people thought our music and performances were good, even worth seeing."

What inspires Hong Eunchae when she performs? The idol made known, "I occasionally feel overextended or worn out while I'm getting ready. But every time, I picture myself performing flawlessly on stage, and when I see that version of myself, I feel as like I can accomplish anything. Even though I may have anxiety and nervousness or worry that I might make a mistake, as I step onto the stage and the music starts, I immediately realize that this is what I have been working for. Then I feel a surge of confidence."

Eunchae concluded by explaining the significance of the LE SSERAFIM members in her life. "The group consists of individuals who find everything I say and do to be just too adorable. They occasionally give me the impression that I have four mothers or four older sisters, but I always feel that I can rely on them "shared by the idol.

Below are sneak peeks of Hong Eunchae by LE SSERAFIM from the most recent "Elle" issue.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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