Singer Park Seo-jin revealed her feelings about negative comments.
On the 8th, the KBS2 show 'Living Together: Men 2' portrayed Park Seo-jin spending time with Ji Sang-ryeol.
That day, Ji Sang-ryeol asked Park Seo-jin, "How long has it been since you started singing?" and Park Seo-jin replied, "I debuted at the age of 17, but I started singing at 12. By chance, I sang on stage, and people cheered and applauded. At that moment, I felt a thrill without realizing it. From then on, I started practicing singing and dreaming of becoming a singer."
Ji Sang-ryeol expressed curiosity, saying, "It seems like you were unknown for a long time, but when did you become well-known?" Park Seo-jin explained, "It started when I was around 22 or 23, and I became recognizable after 'Living Together: Men' began." In response, Ji Sang-ryeol said, "It's right that you succeed later in life. A star that rises early sets early. I think it's better to shine later." Park Seo-jin shared, "That's why I'm worried. In a way, isn't it an early success?"
Ji Sang-ryeol responded, "Aren't you 30?" and Park Seo-jin said, "The time being unknown was long, but I suddenly received the spotlight. Since I suddenly became successful, I have this desire to maintain that position, and I fear slipping away. I wonder if it's not too quick a success, which leads to negative thoughts. I can't handle people's gaze. So sometimes, I think I can't contain this, and the bad things stand out more. The negatives seem bigger."
In response, Ji Sang-ryeol commented, "Don't the negatives seem to be more prominent? Even a small wound sticks out and all you see is that. I think you need practice. Everyone knows it, but I also appeared as an experimenter on 'Curiosity Paradise.' That becomes the foundation. We talk and laugh, but at that time, I thought, 'Can I really get this far?' But it was my choice. Yesterday is history, as they say. Today is what matters. Isn't a day like today a gift? Since you've lived well, there's a gift like today."
He stated, "No one can hold the reins of life for you. You have to control it and navigate it; it won't work just because someone tells you to. The person holding the reins is you. Parents cannot do it for you. You encounter obstacles and deal with them in life. That becomes the strength of your life." He added, "There's a saying that a skilled sailor doesn't emerge on a sea without strong waves. You should think roundly and not question why fierce waves come only to you. No one can steer it for you."
Baek Ji-young also advised, "You have to try to not be influenced by negative comments. Negative comments or remarks are like garbage to them. Don't bring that trash with you. Resolve to not do that." Park Seo-jin replied, "I'm practicing a lot."
Ji Sang-ryeol emphasized, "The most important thing is that you need to be healthy. You have to know how to create your life's schedule. What I like the most is 'It's My Life.' It's my life." Park Seo-jin felt touched, saying, "I realized while talking to you that you offer a lot of advice when I have no one to confide in during tough times."
[Photo] KBS2
[OSEN = Reporter Kim Na-yeon]