'158cm' Kim Hyeyoon: "I was told I was too short ... I auditioned over 100 times"

SOURCE: '158cm' 김혜윤 "'키 너무 작다'고…오디션만 100회 이상" 토로 (유퀴즈)

Kim Hyeyoon revealed that she was rejected at numerous auditions in the past because of her short height.

On the 14th, a preview video titled 'Over 100 auditions and 50 minor roles: Story of how Hyeyoon endured for years before becoming a rom-com queen' was uploaded to the official Youtube channel of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block.'

In the clip, Yoo Jaesuk started by saying, "I heard people say I seem to find you really adorable." Kim Hyeyoon responded brightly, "Is it not? I personally thought so myself. Now I'm embarrassed," making Yoo Jaesuk laugh.

Yoo Jaesuk confirmed, "It's true. You always work so hard whenever you appear on a program. I laughed so hard because I heard you told the writers that."

Kim Hyeyoon shared that she has gone on over 100 auditions since she was 17 years old, sitting in the 10th grade. When asked about it, she surprised everyone by saying, "During my busiest times, I would go to as many as 3 auditions in a day."

Yoo Jaesuk noted, "I heard that because you kept getting rejected despite preparing so much, you started thinking, 'I guess I'm just a person who always fails.'" Kim Hyeyoon replied, "Since I got rejected so often, I would head to auditions thinking, 'Well, I'm gonna get rejected again today.'"

She added, "Every time I auditioned, I heard comments like, 'You're too short.' That made my height a big insecurity. Even when I felt a role didn't fit me, I wanted to pass so badly that I would make things up. I'm actually 158cm, but I wrote 160cm. It was obvious, but I still went around adding about 2cm to my height."

She also added that over 7 years, she appeared in 50 productions as a minor or extra roles, surprising everyone. When Yoo Jaesuk commented, "That couldn't have been easy to endure," she replied, "I felt hopeless. I wondered if I was doing okay, and it was also hard to balance acting with my studies."

The episode of 'You Quiz on the Block' featuring Kim Hyeyoon will air today at 8.45 PM (KST).

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"Smoking and spitting in a house with three kids" ... Famous basketball player under fire for attempting physical after drinking and smoking

SOURCE: “애가 셋인 집에서 흡연·침 뱉어"…술담배 후 스킨십 시도 난리난 유명 '농구선수' 누구('동상이몽2')

On the episode of SBS' 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' aired on the 12th, the sharply contrasting daily lives of former basketball player Chon Taepoong and his wife were revealed.

In the broadcast, it was shown that childcare and housework were largely the wife's responsibility. While Chon Taepoong was still asleep in the early morning hours, his wife got up alone to prepare meals for their three children and take care of sending them to school. After sending the children off on an empty stomach while still in her pajamas, she then drove for more than two hours to return home, drawing sympathy from viewers.

Meanwhile, Chon Taepoong admitted that he has almost never handled the morning childcare routine. His wife said, "I tried leaving the housework to my husband, but it actually made things harder," explaining why she ended up taking over all the chores and childcare herself.

Later, the scene showed Chon Taepoong returning home late after drinking. He smoked on the house terrace, which shocked the panelists, saying, "If you're a father of three, quitting smoking would be the right thing to do." Chon Taepoong reflected, "I haven't been able to change that much yet. I need to change more."

The real issue was his behavior afterward. While still smelling of alcohol and cigarettes, without even washing his hands, he approached his sleeping wife to attempt physical affection. His wife felt uncomfortable and rejected him, revealing a disconnect between the couple regarding physical intimacy.

The couple's story about 'showering together' also became a hot topic. The wife revealed, "He spits in the shower. That completely ruins the mood." Chon Taepoong responded, "I didn't know why I did that. I'm going to get kicked out now," and admitted, "I need better mind control," lowering his head in embarrassment.

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'Whenever Possible' Moon Chaewon: "Kwon Sangwoo was the first celebrity I ever liked" ... Kwong Sangwoo: "I'm grateful just hearing that"

SOURCE: [스브스夜] '틈만나면' 문채원, "내가 처음으로 좋아했던 연예인이 권상우"···권상우, "말만으로도 감사"

Kwon Sangwoo and Moon Chaewon made a guest appearance on the episode of SBS' 'Whenever Possible' aired on the 13th.

During the broadcast, Kwon Sangwoo mentioned that he and Moon Chaewon had already seen the screening of their movie 'Heartman' in advance. He said, "We were both very satisfied. In my heart, I already consider it a successful movie."

He continued, "I think it was great. We're confident. However, since you never know what the audience will choose, we're going to promote it as much as possible," explaining why they appeared on the show as guests.

Kwon Sangwoo, who turned 50 this year, shared, "When the my age started to begin with a '4,' I felt a sense of emptiness. But now that I'm 50, I feel more open-minded and less obsessed with things," speaking about his current sense of ease.

However, he admitted that he still wants to be obsessed with the movie's box office performance and genuinely hopes it does well. In response, Yoo Yeonseok jokingly added, "I want to be obsessed with winning the games today," drawing laughter.

That day, the meal bet was decided by AI. Despite various narratives, the AI chose Kwon Sangwoo. Yoo Jaesuk thanked him, saying, "Sangwoo-ya, thanks for the meal," to which Kwon Sangwoo replied, "I'm a guy who has bought Yoo Jaesuk a meal," grabbing attention.

After finishing their meal, the four visited a gelato cafe, where Kwon Sangwoo paid again. Yoo Yeonseok joked, "As expected, our New Jersey hyung is on a different level."

Moon Chaewon spoke about working with Kwon Sangwoo, saying, "Kwon Sangwoo was the first celebrity I ever liked," which moved Kwon Sangwoo, who then replied, "I’m grateful just hearing that."

Yoo Jaesuk mentioned that he heard that a phrase Kwon Sangwoo says a lot lately is "Is it not?" noting how he constantly reads the room. He then asked what phrase Kwon Sangwoo's wife, Son Taeyoung, says a lot lately. Kwon Sangwoo replied, "Anyway..." explaining that while he constantly reads the room, his wife is the one who always wraps things up, causing laughter.

Hearing this, Yoo Yeonseok asked what phrase Yoo Jaesuk often says lately. He replied, "Rather than what I say, (my wife) Kyungeun says this to me a lot: 'Did you hear what I said?'" drawing sympathy from fellow married man, Kwon Sangwoo.

Yoo Jaesuk continued, "When she asks me 'Did you hear me?', I ask her back, 'But Kyungeun-ah, do I even have a choice here?' Then her reply is always, 'Do whatever you want.'" Kwon Sangwoo replied, "That actually means you have to get her permission," which made everyone laugh.

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, NMIXX’s Haewon and Sullyoon appeared in the preview as upcoming guests, and raising expectations for the next episode.

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Seohyun to perform with orchestra just 5 months after learning violin

SOURCE: 서현, 바이올린 입문 5개월만에 오케스트라 협연 [공식]

Seohyun will appear as a special guest performer at the 'Sol Philharmonic Orchestra 8th regular concert,' held at Lotte Concert Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on Friday, March 13, at 8 PM (KST). For this performance, Seohyun is set to present the charms of classical music by performing Vittorio Monthi's masterpiece, 'Csárdás,' a piece known for its intense rhythms and emotional melodies.

What makes this stage particularly special is that Seohyun has been learning the violin for only about 5 months as a hobby. Rather than aiming for the perfection of a professional musician, she is preparing with the determination to show the purse passion of someone who genuinely enjoys music.

Seohyun's participation came about through her empathy with the mission of Sol Philharmonic Orchestra, an ensemble composed of people who love classical music rather than professional performers. It is reported that she decided to perform with the hope to lower the barrier to classical music and help people feel more familiar with the genre.

Although she began learning violin as a hobby, Seohyun is reportedly giving her all while practicing with the orchestra for this performance. She shared, "I hope that through my challenge, many people will feel closer to classical music and discover a new kind of joy." She added, "I want to show that just like pop music, classical music can be enjoyed easily and happily by anyone. It's music for all of us."

A representative of the Sol Philharmonic Orchestra commented, "We expect that Seohyun's participation will further lower the barrier to classical performances. It will be a very special stage filled with pure love for music."

Meanwhile the concert, conducted by Cho Sangwook and featuring violinist Baek Jooyoung alongside Seohyun, will present a diverse program including Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, and Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Tickets are available through Lotte Concert Hall and NOL Ticket.

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'Shinsegae Chairman's eldest daughter' Annie returns to Columbia University this year ... Chaebol idol

SOURCE: '신세계 회장 장녀' 애니, 새해 美 컬럼비아대 복학…재벌 아이돌

Annie (Real name: Moon Seoyoon), a member of the co-ed group AllDay Project, is returning to school.

According to her agency, The Black Label, on January 14, Annie will return to Columbia University in New York this month. She is expected to focus on the spring semester through May, but there's a possibility she may still participate in scheduled events like fan-signings during the semester.

Annie is the granddaughter of Lee Myunghee, the chairwoman of Shinsegae Group, and also the eldest daughter of Jung Yookyung, the chairwoman of Shinsegae. She is majoring in Art History and Visual Arts at Columbia University, a member of the prestigious Ivy League. After training at The Black Label under executive producer Teddy, she officially debuted in the music industry on June 24 last year as a member of AllDay Project. She had previously taken a leave of absence from college to focus on group activities.

In a video released on AllDay Project's official channel last June, Annie shared the story behind her college admission and debut as a singer. She recalled, "I asked my mom (Shinsegae chairwoman, Jung Yookyung), 'Mom, what would you think if I became a singer?' She just laughed and said, 'That doesn't make sense.' Two or three years later, I seriously brought it up again and said, 'Mom, honestly... I really want to be a singer,' and she told me it was nonsense and said, 'Absolutely NO.'"

Annie explained that opposition from her family grew even more intense during her junior and senior years of high school. She said, "I told them I couldn't give up. So, my mom made a proposal. She said that if I got into college, she would help me persuade the rest of the family. From that point on, I basically gave up on sleep and studied so hard for college entrance exams and I eventually got accepted. My mom said she didn't actually think I'd get in. She thought, 'This girl spends all day at the studio practicing dance. When would she find time to study?"

She continued, "A lot of people thought I wasn't serious about this path and doubted me. That made me feel that I had to prove how desperate and sincere I was about this dream. Just being able to get a little bit closer to the chance of debuting made me so happy, so I worked harder every single day. I think that's how I was able to push myself so fiercely."

On the November 15 broadcast of JTBC's 'Knowing Bros,' she also shared a story related to the Ivy League. When MC Kang Hodoong said, "I heard you went to the Ivy League school because of a promise to your parents?" Annie replied, "I wanted to be a singer so badly. They told me, 'If you want to be a singer, you have to get into an Ivy League school." She added that they didn't think she'd actually get in. On MBC's 'Point of Omniscient Interfere,' she drew a lot of attention after revealing that she scored 1,530 out of 1,600 on the SAT.

1. [+558][-16] She's the real gold spoon here. Being a celebrity is just a hobby to her.

2. [+449][-67] Still, it's nice to see her works so hard to do what she truly wants.

3. [+346][-15] I'm so jealous of gold spoons like her... They have so many choices... Same with Lee Seojin.

4. [+45][-2] From Teddy's perspective, she's a high-value member. She wasn't even a trainee to begin with, so he didn't have to invest money in training her... She boosts the group's recognition and brings in CF deals, making them a lot of money. If a controversy ever breaks out, Shinsegae would cover it up with their money. From a company's standpoint, where else can you find a better member?

5. [+44][-7] What about the other members she's working with?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ She's working two jobsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ That is so selfish.

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