Actress Choi Ji Woo shared that she hasn't visited Nami Island since starring in 'Winter Sonata'.

On the June 23rd episode of KBS 2TV's 'Super Junior Returns', titled 'Love Falls Again Today', viewers got a peek into the daily life of Jason and his son Jun Beom.

During the episode, Jason planned a special family trip to Nami Island to celebrate his mother's birthday.

Nami Island is where the famous drama 'Winter Sonata' (2002) was filmed, a show that brought Choi Ji Woo international fame and earned her the nickname 'Ji Woo Hime'.

'Winter Sonata' was a major hit with a peak viewership rating of 28.8%, playing a significant role in the Korean Wave.

When scenes from the drama, like the spot where she built a snowman, were shown, Choi Ji Woo remarked, "It's still the same."

She added, "I haven't been to Nami Island since 2002. I really want to visit with my daughter." Jason noted the lasting impact of 'Winter Sonata', saying, "Tourists still come and take lots of photos."

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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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