SOURCE: 김세정 "6개월 간 순위 경쟁하다 한 팀? 솔직히 전소미 어려웠다" ('아근진')
Singer and actress Kim Sejeong confessed that she found Jeon Somi difficult to be around during their time promoting in IOI.
On the episode of SBS' 'AGJ' that aired on the 4th, IOI members reunied to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary.
On this episode, Jeon Somi recalled the time she won 'Produce 101.' She said, "After competing for first place every week with Kim Sejeong for six months, we debuted as one team. Because of that, I found Kim Sejeong difficult," drawing attention.
Kim Sejeong agreed, "The harder I try to get close to someone, the less I'm able to. Since the show kept dividing us into 1st and 2nd place, I wanted to say, 'We're not like that. We're close,' but in reality, I was the one who found Somi difficult."
She continued, "I have an old-fashioned mindset, while Jeon Somi has a more Western mindset. I found myself thinking I wished she would be more polite to me," explaining that their difference in values were also a reason behind the awkwardness.
Earlier, Jeon Somi had shared that she once felt hurt by Kim Sejeong. She explained that when she was 16, during a monthly meeting, she was lying down because she had an early schedule the next day, and Kim Sejeong pointed out that it seemed impolite.
Kim Sejeong responded, "I don't remember it well, but even now, I think sitting up is the right thing to do." Jeon Somi replied, "You're right. But back then, what was scarier than Kim Sejeong was the 11 pairs of eyes staring at me at once," drawing laughter.
Meanwhile, IOI is a project group formed through Mnet's 'Produce 101.' The group ended their activities in 2017 and the members pursued individual careers since then. They are now reuniting to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary.
