Dara, former member of 2NE1, recently joined Kim Jae Joong's YouTube talk show 'Jaefriends' to discuss how things used to be between SM and YG artists.

Kim Jae Joong started by explaining their connection: "We met through a movie, but YG and SM artists didn't interact much. It was a bit awkward when we crossed paths."

Dara chimed in, saying, "We couldn't really call each other friends. When we saw each other, we weren't sure if we should say hello."

Kim Jae Joong pointed out, "There was a kind of territorial rivalry between YG and SM. We were like, 'We're YG,' and 'We're SM!' There are some interesting stories from those times that we can't share on YouTube."

Dara added, "I'm close to many SM artists now, but back then, we couldn't get too close. We were always competing for the top spot. Girls' Generation was often our rival."

They also revealed some envy for each other's entertainment agencies. Kim Jae Joong said, "We admired YG's approach to music. We wanted to do music like YG did."

On the other hand, Dara shared, "We were envious of SM too. I was friends with Super Junior's Donghae, and he'd say, 'We have too many comebacks.' We'd reply, 'We wish we had that many comebacks.' Our agencies operated differently."

Dara also talked about the pressure they felt when compared to SM artists. She explained, "We won many awards at the time, but we couldn't even shed tears. People scolded us, saying, 'Why don't you cry like those SM artists?' We'd cry after leaving the stage."

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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