Seo Hyun Jin, who many fans may know as a first-generation idol before becoming a successful actress, opened up about her time in SM Entertainment’s girl group MILK and why she doesn’t feel disappointed about their absence from SM’s 30th-anniversary lineup.

On December 6, during an interview at a café in Seoul to promote her Netflix series "The Trunk", Seo Hyun Jin shared her thoughts about being recognized as a girl group member-turned-actress.

She humbly laughed, saying, “I was only active for about a year. It feels undeserved to be called a first-generation idol, but it still makes me happy when people refer to me that way.”

Seo Hyun Jin debuted in 2001 as part of MILK, under SM Entertainment. Reflecting on her idol days, she admitted, “Idols now see their roles as a profession, but back then, I didn’t think of it as a job. That might be why I couldn’t continue being an idol—it didn’t feel like work to me. These days, idols are doing such an amazing job because they take it seriously as their career.”

When asked if she was disappointed that MILK wasn’t featured in SM Entertainment’s 30th-anniversary celebrations, Seo Hyun Jin had a cheerful response: “I didn’t even know it was SM’s 30th anniversary! Let’s just say neither SM nor I are upset about it.”

The actress also shared her perspective on her acting career. “I don’t often think of myself as an ‘actress.’ That feeling comes when I’m on set because I see everyone working so hard, and it makes me feel responsible too. But when a project ends, I feel like I’m just unemployed. Outside of work, I want to live as just Seo Hyun Jin.”

As she approaches her 40s, Seo Hyun Jin reflected on aging and life’s changes. “I definitely feel myself getting older. On set, even the mothers of child actors are younger than me. It made me realize, ‘Oh, I’m at an age where I could have a child that old.’”

When it comes to marriage, she shared, “If I meet someone wonderful, I’ll get married. But for now, I’m more focused on growing as an adult and living my life properly.”

Seo Hyun Jin stars in the Netflix original drama "The Trunk", which premiered on November 29. The series is a mystery romance about two people dealing with their own loneliness and finding unexpected love through a unique contract marriage service. Seo Hyun Jin plays "Noh In Ji", a woman hurt by marriage, while Gong Yoo stars as "Han Jung Won", a man struggling with solitude despite being married.

Fans are excited to see Seo Hyun Jin’s performance in the series, which is based on the novel by Kim Ryeo Ryung and directed by Kim Kyu Tae ("It’s Okay, That’s Love").

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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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