In a recent rendezvous, actress Park Shin Hye candidly expressed her thoughts on the K-pop industry, admitting that she could never envision herself as a K-pop idol.

On February 2, Park Shin Hye, along with her 'Doctor Slump' co-star Park Hyung Sik from the K-pop boy group ZE:A, made a guest appearance on 'Hyell's Club', a YouTube show hosted by Hyeri from the girl group Girl's Day.

As the trio engaged in a casual chat over drinks, Hyeri brought up an interesting tidbit from Park Shin Hye's past. "You once harbored dreams of becoming a K-pop star, right? You even started preparing for it," Hyeri probed.

With a shy nod, Park Shin Hye confirmed, "Yes, that's true. It was a long time ago when I was quite young."

When quizzed about how her life would have been had she pursued a career in K-pop, Park Shin Hye responded with a hearty laugh and a shake of her head.

"I would have given it my all, but I don't think I could have handled the mental pressure. It would have been a tough journey," she confessed.

She further explained, "Being a K-pop star means you're always under scrutiny. You have to be perfect on stage, handle the constant public exposure, and always look your best. It's a lot of pressure."

She recalled a particular incident when she had to perform on a massive stage. "I remember feeling nauseous. The stage was shaking with everyone moving around. It was during Jang Keun Suk's concert at Tokyo Dome. That experience made me realize how challenging it is. I wonder how K-pop stars manage to do this repeatedly. It's truly commendable," she shared.

Hyeri, however, felt that Park Shin Hye could have been a successful K-pop star. "I believe you would have been the 'center' of your group," she opined.

Park Shin Hye, lacking confidence, responded, "Do you really think I could have been the 'center'? I'm not so sure about that…"

Park Hyung Sik chimed in, "One thing's for sure, you have the eyes of a 'center' K-pop star. Your eyes are incredibly big! Every time we share a scene, I can't help but marvel at how large your eyes are!" His comment left Park Shin Hye in fits of laughter.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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