Actress Song Ji Hyo is ready to dive into a new role as a "haenyeo" in the upcoming documentary Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji Hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure. This exciting project is a collaboration between BBC Studios and JTBC, where Song Ji-hyo will face one of the biggest challenges of her life.

In this documentary, Song Ji Hyo will undergo rigorous training to become a haenyeo, which involves free diving and learning about the daily lives of these legendary women divers.

With her mother being a former swimmer and her aunt a haenyeo, Song Ji Hyo has always had a passion for the ocean. She plans to condense the intense training required to become a haenyeo into a short timeframe. This challenge will test her physically and mentally, allowing her to show a different side of herself. Viewers can also look forward to stunning views of Jeju Island, known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

The haenyeo culture of Jeju has unique cultural significance and was recognized by UNESCO as part of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016. As fans await to see how Song Ji Hyo will represent the wisdom, culture, and incredible skills of the haenyeo, there are also reports that she is dedicated to promoting Asian content globally, raising expectations for the documentary.

On October 23rd, Song Ji Hyo shared her excitement through her agency, Nexus Entertainment, saying, "I am honored to be part of a project that showcases Korea’s precious cultural heritage to the world. Through my challenges, I hope to inspire more people to learn about haenyeo culture and K-content. I want to go beyond just the haenyeo experience and reveal their real lives, showing my growth along the way. I hope you all look forward to it!"

Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji Hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure is set to air across Asia in early 2025 on JTBC and BBC Earth channels.

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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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