Jeon So Mi Reveals Why English was a Must Growing Up with Her White Dad and It's Too Cute
Jeon So Mi has opened up about her bilingual upbringing, and it’s melting hearts everywhere!
On the April 8 episode of JTBC's Street Food Business, Jeon So Mi shared an interesting and heartwarming story about her childhood.
As she spoke in both English and Spanish, she revealed, “My dad is white, so I had no choice but to speak English. Since I was little, I only spoke to my father in English.”
Growing up with a white father and a Korean mother, Jeon So Mi became fluent in English from an early age. Not only did she show off her impressive English skills on the show, but she also communicated easily with local Spanish customers, speaking Spanish with ease.
Throughout the episode, Jeon So Mi also showcased her fun personality and dancing skills, which helped attract more customers.
But the most adorable moment came when a group of local Spanish children confessed their admiration for her, making everyone smile.
Her story is one that highlights how her multicultural background shaped her into the lively and talented star she is today.
Seo Ye Ji shocks fans with controversial jokes about her scandals on 'SNL Korea' after 8 years away from variety shows but fans are not buying it
Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.
On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.
Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.
During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.
In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.
Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.
The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.
Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.
On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.
After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"
Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.
