BLACKPINK member Rosé recently opened up about her struggles with depression and burnout during an honest conversation.

On December 5, a video with Rosé was uploaded to Daesung's YouTube channel, 'ZIP DAESUNG.' In the episode, Rosé shared her personal experiences and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I had shingles during the pandemic," Rosé revealed, explaining, "It was because I kept thinking, 'What if no one looks for BLACKPINK anymore? What will I do with my life then?'"

Rosé added, "Since I was 16, my whole life was about becoming a singer. But at that moment, I thought, 'What if I lose my job at this age?'"

Daesung asked if the stress led to her shingles, and Rosé replied, "Yes. This is the first time I'm talking about this, but I’ve also dealt with depression. It’s like a cold for the mind," she said, drawing understanding and support from viewers.

She also reflected on her workaholic tendencies and how it impacted her mental health. "Work is my hobby. I only feel accomplished when I work. But when I take a break, I don’t want to do anything. The problem is, because I’m a workaholic, I just kept going," she said.

Rosé admitted that her non-stop work habits left her feeling drained. "I’ve been a bit burnt out. Maybe not completely, but I worked every single day. I thought it meant I was growing, but recently I realized it wasn’t like that at all. My brain just shut down."

To recover, she decided to take time for herself. "I realized if I kept going like that, I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m supposed to. Only I can take responsibility for myself, so I took a full day to rest," she explained.

Rosé shared how that break changed her perspective. "It was the first time I truly felt that way. Before, it felt like I built a cement wall around myself because there was so much to do. But after resting, I could finally focus on things I hadn’t been able to."

Fans have been praising Rosé for her bravery in opening up about such personal struggles, expressing their support and admiration for her honesty.

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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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