Renowned celebrity Lee Hyori graced the graduation ceremony at Kookmin University, her alma mater, with a poignant speech that resonated deeply with the audience.

Lee Hyori, a '98 alumna from the Department of Theater and Film at Kookmin University, had aspirations of fame rather than a career in acting.

She was blessed with a successful debut in the entertainment industry and expressed her gratitude for the love and success she continues to enjoy.

Despite taking eight years to graduate, Lee Hyori questioned her own qualifications and candidly asked if we, who often disregard the advice of our parents, close friends, or respected elders, have any reason to heed the words of those who speak of fame.

Lee Hyori advised, "If you can, trust no one. Embrace solitude and keep moving forward."

Instead of offering conventional advice, she inspired her juniors to pursue their passions relentlessly, to remain unaffected by those who might exploit them under false pretenses, and to listen to their own hearts above all else.

Interestingly, Lee Hyori had previously visited Gwangju Girls' High School through 'Dance Singer Wandering Troupe (tvN)' and spent time addressing the concerns of the students.

She encouraged a student who wanted to pursue music but was held back by her parents' financial worries.

"Do you want to earn money? Or do you want to make music? Whose life is it, your parents' or yours?" she asked, reminding them of their true desires and encouraging them to chase their dreams, earning applause from the students.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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