Actor Park Bo Gum shared a heartfelt reflection on his life.

On the premiere episode of JTBC's new variety show 'My Name is Gabriel' on the 21st, Park Bo Gum immersed himself in living someone else's life for 72 hours.

During the show, Park Bo Gum revealed his initial hesitation about accepting the offer. He said, "At first, I hesitated when I received the offer. But then I thought it's similar to acting. As an actor, I've already been living someone else's life, and this time, it's in a different country. Plus, senior Park Myung-soo was appearing," explaining his decision to participate.

In a pre-interview, when asked about the life he would have lived if he hadn't become Park Bo Gum, he became emotional, saying, "If I hadn't lived my own life, I wouldn't be an actor, but I believe I would have found happiness in those moments."

Living as 'Ruaídrí' in Dublin, Ireland, Park Bo Gum started his day with avocado, banana, coffee or tea, and 20 almonds. Reflecting on his experience, he shared, "No one paid attention to me; everyone was busy with their own lives, which made me feel unexpectedly liberated."

He added, "Even though it wasn't a vacation, it felt like exploring a different life, so it was fascinating," while Park Myung-soo jokingly interjected, "When are you going to start working?" Park Bo Gum replied, "I managed my time freely according to my to-do list."

Taking on the role of director for the Irish choir 'Ruaídrí' and meeting its members, Park Bo Gum expressed his thoughts, "I had various concerns as the director of the large choir 'Ramparts', wondering if my silence and stillness might be burdensome. I resolved not to hesitate and to boldly step forward."

Park Bo Gum concluded, "There's always pressure to perform well," and vowed, "Under Director Rúiri's guidance, I'll continue practicing and listening to the songs, striving not to let down Ruaídrí."

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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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