Actor Ji Chang Wook opened up about his challenging college days and his struggles with academics during the December 12th episode of SBS’s Tteummannamyeon.

On the show, Yoo Jae Suk asked Ji Chang Wook about his use of secondhand transaction apps, to which Ji Chang Wook shared an interesting story. He explained, "I play a mobile game, and there’s a special coupon that can only be bought at pop-up stores. I met the seller in person and bought it for 120,000 KRW. It’s very special." He added that sometimes sellers recognize him, and they often ask, "Why are you buying this?"

Ji Chang Wook then looked back at his university years. He revealed, "When I first entered university, I couldn’t adjust. I had been focused on studying throughout middle and high school, and I ended up studying theater and film by accident. I just got dragged around by the seniors, drinking, and hanging out with my classmates."

He confessed, "I received an academic warning my entire first year. I failed every class except one. In the second semester, I realized my grades were horrible and thought, 'I can’t continue like this.' So, I took a leave of absence and started looking for acting auditions. I went to many auditions but got rejected a lot."

When Yoo Yeon Seok asked Ji Chang Wook for advice on overcoming nervousness before auditions or performances, Ji Chang Wook shared, "I’ve tried various methods, but the most effective one is simply getting used to it."

Yoo Jae Suk agreed, adding, "You need to keep exposing yourself to the situation you fear and experience it repeatedly. That’s how you overcome fear and nervousness."

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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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