Monday, March 16, 2026

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4Minute Jeon Jiyoon secretly debuts as a web novel author: "I'm cautious about revealing my identity"

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4Minute's Jeon Jiyoon revealed that she has recently debuted as a web novel author.

Jeon Jiyoon caught everyone's attention when she introduced herself as a web novel author, saying, "I used to promote as a singer, but now I'm working as a web novel author." She added, "I've been keeping my activities as web novel author a secret, so many people don't know about it, but (the show) contacted me. This is my first time appearing on a broadcast as a web novel author."

Jeon Jiyoon shared, "This is my first time appearing as an author, so I'm very excited. I'm such a big fan. I can't believe I'm meeting the people I've only seen in the media," adding, "I want to have a fun chat today."

She revealed that the work that first got her into web novels was 'Solo Leveling.' Talking about being a 'web novel fan,' she shared, "There was this one time I went on a trip. I was so curious about the next chapter that I wanted to go back to the hotel early. I actually left in the middle of sightseeing to go read it. The friend I traveled with said, 'You're a real fan.'"

She added, "Web novels give you the fun of experiencing something. Short-form content gives strong stimulation quickly, but when you read a web novel, even the same sentence can be interpreted differently by each person."

Regarding how she decided to be a web novel author, Jeon Jiyoon explained, "I really enjoy reading them, but then I thought, 'What if I tried writing one?' Around that time, the government was offering a free academy program, so I applied. I passed the interview and became one of the top students. From there, I signed a writer's contract and made my debut."

Currently active in secret under a pen name, Jeon Jiyoon added, "When I thought about whether revealing my identity would be good for me, I felt it probably wouldn't be. That is why I haven't been able to disclose my identity."

COMMENTS:

-Please never reveal your identityㅋㅋ

-I'm really curious, but I hope she doesn't reveal her identity. I really want to know, but at the same time, I don'tㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-That's really coolㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I agree... I think she shouldn't reveal her identityㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm rooting for her!!

-I really want to know, but I hope she keeps it a secretㅋㅋㅋㅋ Please just DM me privatelyㅋㅋ

-That is amazing. As expected, she's really talentedㅋㅋ Please don't reveal your identity, just keep making our hearts race with your great works.

-She's really experiencing so many different things in her life. Good for her.

-That is so fascinating. Her life itself is like a web novel. Congratulations.

-Whoa... I would have never imagined thatㅋㅋㅋㅋ She must be really talented.

-Whoaㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Please don't ever reveal your identity. I hope nobody finds out eitherㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is so impressive. Fighting.

-She is such a cool Unnie on stage, so I'm sure she will do great as an author tooㅜㅜ

-She was always smart, so I'm sure she's a great author.

-I don't think she has any intention of revealing her identity eitherㅋㅋ It's so cool seeing her keep taking on new challenges.

-Don't ever reveal your identity. Just keep on writing and maybe reveal it later on.