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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ITZY's Yuna opened up about her childhood, her school days, and even the surprising secret behind her perfectly shaped head in a fun and heartwarming video.

On April 30, Yuna appeared in a new video on the YouTube channel "You Nani Bit Ina", where she visited her old middle school. Standing in front of the building, Yuna smiled and said, “This is the middle school I went to when I was younger. Well, it was five years ago, so not that long ago.”

She shared a fun memory, saying, “I came back once after graduating because I kept in touch with one of the teachers. All the teachers came out to greet me, and the students were so excited!”

When asked if she was popular back in school, Yuna gave an honest and funny answer. “I don’t think there were any boys’ schools nearby. "

She added, "And when I was in elementary school, boys liked girls who were quiet, cute, and sweet. But I was loud and outgoing, so I wasn’t their type. Back then, boys didn’t really like girls who were too pretty—they preferred someone more plain and simple.”

Later in the video, while filming at a local snack shop, Yuna got a surprise visit from her mom. Shocked, Yuna asked, “Why did you come without saying anything?”

Her mom sweetly revealed that Yuna had always dreamed of being on TV. Yuna added, “I never thought I’d be an idol. I imagined maybe I’d be a show host, an announcer, or even a pretty comedian.”

When asked when she realized Yuna had grown up, her mom said, “After she debuted, she always asked me for feedback. But eventually, she started making her own choices, and that’s when I knew she had grown up. At first, I was even worried about her hand gestures and facial expressions.”

Yuna chimed in, “My mom used to tell me I was doing too much when she watched my fancams.” Her mom smiled and said, “Isn’t Yuna the prettiest when she’s natural? I think she’s slowly learning that on her own.”

Then came the cutest story of the day—Yuna talked about how her head shape became so perfect. “When I was a baby, my mom would lay me down at different angles to make my head round—like using a protractor.”

Yuna laughed. Her mom looked a bit embarrassed but admitted, “I tried that with my first child too, but I started too late—around two months after birth. With Yuna, I started right away.”

Yuna then proudly pointed to her head and said, “Mom’s touch!” making everyone laugh.

Fans were touched by Yuna’s honest and playful personality, and many praised the sweet bond between her and her mom.

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