Actress Joo Hyun Young has finally spoken out about the rumors surrounding her departure from SNL Korea, clearing up the confusion once and for all.

On January 9, a video from comedian Lee Soo Ji’s web entertainment show Saching Queen aired on Studio Chikachika’s YouTube channel. In the fifth episode, titled "Joo Hyun Young’s Drunken Confessions, From the Reason for Leaving SNL to Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Talents," the actress opened up about her exit from the show.

The conversation began when Lee Soo Ji noted, "A lot of fans have been missing you after you left SNL Korea. I’ve seen many comments under SNL Korea videos like 'It’s a shame we don’t get to see Joo Hyun Young'."

Joo Hyun Young, who had been a regular cast member from season 1 in September 2021 to season 4 in 2023, shocked fans when she announced her departure ahead of season 5. Her exit stirred disappointment among viewers who were left wondering why she left the show.

Lee Soo Ji asked, "A lot of people commented asking about why you left. Did you see that?"

Joo Hyun Young replied, "Yes, I saw it. People around me send them to me."

Lee Soo Ji, visibly frustrated, said, "I wanted to comment ‘That’s not true,’ because when Joo Hyun Young left, she sent handwritten letters with her feelings and aspirations to all the cast members and the production team."

Joo Hyun Young shared, "When I left the cast, I made it clear that I wanted to focus on my acting career, and an article about that came out. However, many people don’t know about this article."

Lee Soo Ji responded, "I didn’t even know that an article was released." Joo Hyun Young then added, "Let me clarify. If you want to know the reason and various other circumstances behind my departure from SNL Korea, you can read the article." The screen caption read, "No more misunderstandings from now on."

There were rumors that Joo Hyun Young’s satirical sketch of Kim Geon Hee, wife of President Yoon Seok Yeol, during the 2021 presidential campaign might have been the cause of her departure. Some netizens speculated that it could have been the "decisive reason" for her exit.

However, Joo Hyun Young quickly addressed this. Through her agency, AIMC, she explained, "The reason for my departure is that SNL Korea gave me an amazing environment to express myself, and it helped me grow. But as I began working on other types of projects, I realized that I was experiencing growth in a different way, even though it was difficult."

She continued, "I thought about whether I could balance both my acting career and SNL Korea, and I realized that the experiences I had on the show were great training. However, my next project has a darker genre and requires me to deliver a more thoughtful message. I felt I needed to focus more and gain more experience before taking on such a project."

Joo Hyun Young concluded, "I know this might be a disappointing choice, but I want to explore new, uncomfortable, and challenging paths. I hope everyone will understand and support me as I move forward."

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently revealed the challenges of being the CEO of her own company, LLoud, and shared some behind-the-scenes insights into the struggles of managing her own business.

In a February 28th video uploaded to the YouTube channel Zip Daesung, Lisa sat down as a guest and opened up about her journey as a one-person CEO.

During the shoot, as Lisa was getting her hair touched up, Daesung casually asked, "Have you been working with this crew for a long time?" to which Lisa replied, "Over a year. Ever since I started my company." She was referring to LLoud, the agency she founded just last year.

While discussing her experiences, Lisa added, "It’s fun. Of course, there are difficult parts," but quickly shifted the conversation, jokingly saying, "Aren’t you getting touched up?"

Daesung laughed and explained that his stylist wasn’t around at the moment, "The person who does that is off work. They’ll come back later after working nearby. It’s a bit more flexible." He joked further, "But we only pay for the time they’re here, and if they’re not here, we don’t pay for that time."

Lisa responded humorously, "I don’t think that’s bad. It’s good. Then, please step out for a moment. I don’t need any touch-ups." Her playful remark lightened the mood.

The conversation turned more serious when Daesung asked, "Do you ever feel like a CEO? Do you realize how much money goes out in unexpected places? Do you think, 'Oh, the company paid for this'?"

Lisa responded honestly, saying, "The music video costs are insane. It’s no joke." She went on to explain that managing the costs for music videos can be overwhelming, especially when you’re running a business alone.

Daesung agreed, commenting, "Yeah, both for us and for BLACKPINK, there’s a certain scale we’re used to from YG. The music itself is that kind of style, right?" He then asked, "When making a music video, do you just say, 'Can you please lower the cost?'"

Lisa didn’t hesitate to answer, saying, "Yes, I always ask them to reduce it." She elaborated, "I talk about the budget and ask for help. But it always ends up exceeding the budget. We just want to do our best. We want to meet the expectations."

It’s clear that Lisa’s commitment to her work goes beyond the financials, always striving to meet high expectations despite the challenges that come with running a company.

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