Singer and actor Rain recently shared heartfelt words about JYP's Park Jin Young. On September 19, Rain spoke about his mentor in a new video on his YouTube channel.

Rain started by saying, "When I'm on stage, I feel like I’m in a different state of mind. Honestly, I can't remember much afterward, almost like I have amnesia."

He added, "A performer needs to know how to have fun. Sticking too rigidly to things can make you look inexperienced."

Rain also reminisced about his time with Park Jin Young, sharing a special memory. He said, "Back when Jin Young hyung was promoting 'I Have a Woman,' I was the only one allowed to ride with him in his van. It wasn’t about special treatment; I just wanted to travel separately with him."

He continued, "Even while traveling, hyung used to train me. He’d make me sing, and if I made a mistake, he’d scold me harshly. I was so upset I would cry silently by the window. But I worked harder, practicing late into the night to impress him."

Rain explained his dedication, saying, "For me, practice means doing it perfectly. I had to get it right three times in a row before I could sleep. Mistakes in practice lead to mistakes on stage. It’s all about muscle memory—your body remembers."

In closing, Rain expressed his deep appreciation for Park Jin Young, saying, "Jin Young hyung always pushed me to my limits. Even now, I’m incredibly grateful and consider him a mentor for life."

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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