Actor Park Seo Joon Opens Up About Struggles with Sleep

Sleep is one of the most crucial aspects of maintaining our health and well-being. It's essential for our physical and mental health, yet many people struggle to get a good night's sleep.

Recently, actor Park Seo Joon revealed his struggles with unstable sleep during a conversation with his co-stars IU, Jung Seung Gil, and Heo Joon Seok on IU's official YouTube channel.

In the video, IU mentioned that all of the actors had worked on projects with the word "Dream" in them, and she was surprised by the coincidence.

The conversation then naturally shifted to the topic of lucid dreaming. Jung Seung Gil explained that lucid dreaming means being aware that you are dreaming and that he had experienced it once or twice.

Park Seo Joon then surprised everyone by confessing, "I press the scissors more than I dream and turn on the light."

IU was shocked to learn about Park Seo Joon's struggle with sleep and asked, "Really? Every night?" To which he replied, "I have to have a bright light. I can't sleep deeply. If I feel like the scissors are like a lucid dream, it's already here."

Park Seo Joon further explained that he first experienced the sensation of being pressed by scissors and seeing ghosts during his third year of high school.

IU gave him some advice, saying, "The sensation of being pressed by scissors is a hallucination that occurs in the brain, so if you have anxiety about being pressed by scissors, it happens because of that. I heard that if you think about good things at that time, you can control it."

It's not uncommon for people to have trouble sleeping. According to the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 30% of adults in the United States experience short-term insomnia, while 10% have chronic insomnia.

Insomnia can be caused by various factors, including stress, anxiety, depression, and medical conditions such as sleep apnea.

Park Seo Joon's struggles with sleep highlight the importance of getting a good night's rest. Lack of sleep can lead to several health problems, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. It can also affect our mood and cognitive abilities.

Netizens' Comments:

"I can relate to Park Seo Joon's struggles with sleep. I also need a bright light to sleep well."

"I feel bad for Park Seo Joon. It must be tough for him to deal with the sensation of being pressed by scissors."

"It's interesting to learn about lucid dreaming. I didn't know it was a thing."

"IU is such a good friend for giving Park Seo-joon some advice on how to deal with his sleep issues."

"I hope Park Seo Joon can get the help he needs to overcome his sleep problems. It's important to take care of our mental health."

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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