• Park Seo Joon Opens Up About His Early Struggles in Acting and Kim Soo Hyun's Support: "I had no connections"

    Actor Park Seo Joon shared heartfelt stories about his early career and his connection with Hallyu star Kim Soo Hyun on the show Fairy Table.

    On the afternoon of the 13th, a new video featuring Park Seo Joon was uploaded on Jung Jae Hyung's YouTube channel, Fairy Jae Hyung. In the video, MC Jung Jae Hyung asked him about his decision to pursue acting and why he enlisted in the military so quickly after graduating from the acting department at Seoul Arts University.

    Park Seo Joon replied honestly, saying, "I had nothing… no connections. To be honest, I'm like a 'black spoon' in this industry." He opened up about the struggles of starting his career without any help.

    Jung Jae Hyung understood his feelings and responded, "After graduating from college, how should you live? That time must have felt so bleak, especially for someone who needs to act with no one to rely on."

    Park Seo Joon nodded and said, "Right. It was really overwhelming. I was in a situation where I had to start from scratch. I thought, 'Should I even try this?' It felt so hopeless, so I decided to 'sort out my military service first,' even before looking for an agency."

    He then shared how he got connected to Kim Soo Hyun after his discharge. "Through a friend of a friend—who was close to Kim Soo Hyun—I asked if I could get introduced to that company. Kim Soo Hyun kindly facilitated the introduction," he explained.

    Park Seo Joon recalled the day he visited the agency: "The CEO spoke to me about the contract. With a very confident voice, he handed me the contract, saying, 'This is a standard contract, but if you’re worried, feel free to consult a lawyer.' It was my first time visiting a company, so I said, 'I’ll look it over and get back to you.' At the time, the company was very big, and eventually, I joined that agency."

    Park Seo Joon's story is a reminder that every star has to start somewhere. It’s inspiring to see how he navigated his early struggles with the help of Kim Soo Hyun. His journey reflects the importance of support and connections in the tough world of acting. Fans can look forward to seeing how far he has come and the bright future that lies ahead!

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  • Former Crayon Pop's ChoA Opens Up About Her Struggle with Cervical Cancer: 'I Dream of the Day I Can Have a Drink with My Husband Again'"

    ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

    On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

    She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

    ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

    She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

    ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

    Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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