Girls' Generation’s Sooyoung revealed why she was so confident about being the center during her trainee days.

On September 11, Sooyoung appeared on the ‘Hyoyeon’s Level Up’ channel for the ‘Bobsa Hyoyeon’ segment.

In the video, Hyoyeon shared, “There was a moment when I felt envious of Sooyoung when we were about to debut. Sooyoung had already debuted in Japan and was preparing to debut as part of a trio. We were never supposed to be in a large group from the beginning.” She continued, “I was a bit upset at the time because I was three months junior to Sooyoung and felt envious of her debut.”

Sooyoung responded, “I thought I was really the ace. I was always included in the debut lineup. I believed I was the ace in SM’s eyes and the center with certainty.”

When Hyoyeon asked, “Didn’t you also do a duo? What did you expect for your comeback in Korea?” Sooyoung replied, “I dreamed of going solo but thought it wouldn’t work out. I expected to debut as a trio and still be the center, albeit awkwardly,” which elicited laughter.

Hyoyeon admitted, “We have something in common. When I kept getting external lessons while dancing, I thought, ‘Okay, I’ll be a solo artist.’”

Sooyoung agreed, “At that time, I only received lessons within SM, and sending someone for external lessons was quite rare. It meant ‘She has surpassed this class.’” Hyoyeon then said, “That made me a bit arrogant.”

Sooyoung confessed, “I thought, ‘Not being solo or the second BoA’ when they focused on us. It was a childish thought.”

Hyoyeon responded, “I think all the members thought that way,” and expressed pride in Girls' Generation, saying, “We gathered all our focus on vocals and other aspects and built ourselves up.”

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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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