TWICE's Nayeon recently opened up about her childhood dreams of becoming a writer or a fashion journalist.

She shared this special story during her appearance on the web variety show 'Let's Eat,' produced by the Kkondaehee channel, on June 22nd.

Nayeon, who has just released her solo album 'NA,' joined the show to promote her new music. She said, "I came out today to promote my album."

Now in her 10th year with TWICE, Nayeon talked about her early ambitions. "My childhood dream wasn't to be a singer," she revealed. "I wanted to be a writer or a fashion journalist. I never actually thought about becoming a singer."

She explained how her dream evolved over time, saying, "Doesn't everyone dance alone in front of a mirror when they're young? I was one of those cases where the dream grew from that. So, I mustered the courage to go for an audition," adding, "I found it difficult to be in the spotlight, so I didn't even participate in talent shows during my school days."

During the show, Nayeon also expressed her interest in YouTube. She asked Kim Daehee, the host, "I'm interested in YouTube. It's fun. Why did you start?" Kim Daehee, surprised, replied, "Is this Nayeon's 'Let's Eat'? Am I the guest today?"

Kim Daehee mentioned his channel's subscriber count, saying, "I probably have more subscribers than you. We have around 1.59 million." However, TWICE's official YouTube channel boasts 17.3 million subscribers, making Kim Daehee laugh and adjust his approach.

Despite her childhood dreams of writing and fashion, Nayeon has become a top singer with TWICE, showing that dreams can take unexpected but wonderful turns.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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