Actress Shin Ye Eun recently shared her thoughts on working with Kim Tae Ri and reflected on her role in Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born in a new feature with Cosmopolitan’s November issue.

In the tvN drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, Shin Ye Eun plays Heo Yeong Seo, a rival in the Maeran Theater Troupe to Kim Tae Ri's character, Jeongnyeon.

In her photoshoot, Shin Ye Eun embodied themes of Korean tradition, blending elegance with a refined look that captivated the staff on set.

Shin Ye Eun opened up about her character, saying, “I’m a lot like Yeong Seo in how methodical and determined I am.” Reflecting on her school years, she shared how competitive her time at Anyang Arts High School was, explaining, “We were constantly competing for roles and rankings. It wasn’t something I found hard; I just pushed forward with a strong mindset.”

She credits her friend and co-star Woo Da Bi for reminding her of her younger self, which helped her feel connected to Yeong Seo’s ambition.

To embody her character's male roles in the drama, Shin Ye Eun focused on changing her body language and voice. “When I talked with (Kim) Tae Ri, we agreed acting is all about ‘energy.’ I realized if I was confident, I could come across as masculine even without the costume,” she said, sharing that she practiced walking with a broad stance and even wore baggy clothes to fully adapt.

Shin Ye Eun also praised Kim Tae Ri, saying, “I can see why she’s so successful, and I truly respect her. Sometimes, I find myself wondering, ‘How would she approach this?’” She expressed gratitude for their close bond and mutual support throughout filming.

As she looks forward to her next steps, Shin Ye Eun reflected on her growth as an actress. She explained, “The best actors are often the ones just starting because they have no fear. I’ve moved past that stage, but I still strive to bring my own style to my roles.”

With Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, she hopes her dedication will resonate with viewers as they see her full performance come to life.

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IVE's Ahn Yujin just shared a sweet story about her friendship with aespa's Karina, and fans are loving the adorable details!

On January 28, Ahn Yujin appeared on Salon Drip 2 and got candid about how her friendship with Karina began.

During the show, Jang Do Yeon asked Ahn Yujin if she had ever talked to Karina, who is also a leader, about the struggles of being in charge after they performed on stage together.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “I’ve wanted to get closer to Karina for a while. I’ve focused on just becoming friends, so we didn’t really talk deeply yet, but I want to ask her more about it. Our teams are very different, but they’re all so amazing!”

When asked how she approached Karina, Ahn Yujin shyly admitted, “The first time we met was through a challenge. Karina’s team wanted to take photos with me, and I made sure to dress nicely. I was so nervous!"

She added, "I had two things I wanted to ask: ‘Can I call you unnie?’ and ‘Can I get your number?’ But I couldn’t bring myself to do it because there were just too many things on my mind. I wanted to talk well, dance well, and look good on camera.”

Ahn Yujin then explained that after a collaboration stage offer came up, she thought of Karina and even got her number through a mutual acquaintance. But, worried about making Karina feel uncomfortable, Ahn Yujin didn’t contact her right away. Instead, she waited until Karina contacted her first!

Ahn Yujin shared, “I heard Karina was talking about me, so I thought I should contact her. But then, she contacted me first,” looking genuinely touched. Jang Do Yeon teased, “You both are so cute! Are you getting close now?”

With a bright smile, Ahn Yujin responded, “Yes! We’ve decided to have a meal together soon.” She also thanked Karina for being so kind, especially when Karina texted her after practice, saying she had worked hard.

Ahn Yujin revealed, “Lately, I keep asking her if it’s okay to post pictures of us on social media,” showing just how strong their growing friendship is.

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