aespa's Karina recently took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about some classic 2000s K-dramas and their iconic lines.

Fans were left curious about which drama had such an impact on the singer, especially when she recited a memorable line that had everyone guessing.

In a recent video for Dazed Korea, Karina was seen picking her favorite quotes from famous dramas. When it came to choosing between Secret Garden and Lovers in Paris, Karina went for Secret Garden.

But the moment that caught attention was when she was asked about Boys Over Flowers and Princess Hours. Karina quickly revealed, "I’m totally a Boys Over Flowers kid", and recited one of the most famous lines from the drama.

She then shared a sweet memory about the series: "There’s a scene where Jihoo sunbae plays the violin. The hand-sync doesn’t match, but the background music is everything. I love that part."

Things got even more interesting when Karina was asked about The Heirs and Cinderella's Sister. She picked The Heirs without hesitation, joking that she had said one of its famous lines so many times, it became second nature.

"The School of Devils welcomes the appearance of Lucifer. This is going to get interesting", she said, mimicking the famous scene.

As the conversation continued, Karina revealed something surprising. She admitted that Shin Min Ah, the star of My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, was the reason she drank three cans of soda every day at one point!

Karina also shared how Boys Over Flowers paved the way for The Heirs, explaining that her love for Geum Jandi and her time watching the show led her to become a fan of The Heirs.

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Former JYP Entertainment trainee Song Minyoung recently opened up about her emotional journey as a trainee and how her long-awaited debut was suddenly canceled.

A video titled "Idol Trainee, Working Holiday Traveler, and Teacher Go on a Trip" was uploaded to the YouTube channel GwakTube, where Song Minyoung shared her story.

In the video, GwakTube went on a two-day trip with fellow Koreans he met at a Japanese language school in Hokkaido. One of them was Song Minyoung, who previously appeared on Mnet’s 2015 survival show SIXTEEN—the program that formed TWICE. Back then, she was praised for her amazing vocal skills.

During dinner, GwakTube asked, "Do trainees have to diet a lot? I never thought I’d meet a former JYP trainee here in Japan."

Song Minyoung replied, "I never thought I’d meet GwakTube here either," before adding, "Trainees have to diet a lot. I started dieting when I was in eighth grade. I trained for six years, putting my entire middle and high school life into it."

When asked about the weight requirements, she revealed, "My standard weight was 47kg (103 lbs), but I was once told to lose more, down to 44kg (97 lbs)."

Then, she shared a heartbreaking experience: "Before TWICE debuted, there was already a group called SIXMIX, and six of us were supposed to debut. We had a set debut date, filmed a music video, and even finished recording our songs. But suddenly, everything got canceled."

She continued, "Then, out of nowhere, the company announced they would be launching SIXTEEN. So I participated, but while the others debuted, I was eliminated."

Song Minyoung admitted that the experience left a lasting impact on her: "I worked so hard to never feel ashamed in front of others. I used to believe that if I gave my all, I would succeed. But after going through this, I realized that effort alone isn’t enough. Since then, I haven't been able to put my all into anything again."

Listening to her, GwakTube shared his thoughts: "I’ve had times when I worked really hard, but things didn’t go my way, and times when I didn’t try as hard, yet things worked out. I think luck plays a big role. Hard work is important, but in the end, luck has to be on your side too."

Song Minyoung’s story is touching hearts, as many admire her perseverance despite the challenges she faced.

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