Actress Nana, a former member of After School, confessed to having a 'variety show phobia.'
Nana appeared as a guest on the content titled 'We Welcome the Original Pung-DB'! Nana & Pungja Fate Story' released on 25th afternoon through Pungja's YouTube channel 'Pungja TV.'
Nana, who boasts a deep connection with Pungja, mentioned her personal YouTube channel that she started last year. Nana noted, 'At first, I was scared of YouTube, but as I kept doing it, I feel like I'm finding my true self.' She added, 'When I have a camera, I get nervous. My variety show phobia was really severe, and I used to be pretty passive, but my personality changed while filming YouTube. I became a bit more comfortable speaking in front of the camera and doing things like that.'
Pungja praised, 'I watched Nana's YouTube, and it was really her. Our channel is the same. It's really about showing our true selves. I thought that if Nana did YouTube, there would be writers and producers, and it would showcase an actress's YouTube. But when I watch, it feels like a woman in her 30s living in this era is having fun recording her life.'
Nana stated, 'YouTube is mostly my daily vlog.' She said, 'I like talking as if I don't have a camera; that's the characteristic of my vlog. The interior explanation video that just went up was really awkward because I had to explain. My manager usually films my vlogs. It's a bit more comfortable since my manager films it. I got embarrassed explaining, and we both laughed.'
Nana wanted to break the prejudice against her through YouTube and communicate with fans in a natural and everyday manner. She remarked, 'There are quite a few people who misunderstand me and have prejudices against me. The expression on my face might look cold if I don't smile, and I tend to speak directly. Because of those things, people might think I'm 'cold.' I think it might be because I'm honest.'
Also, Nana said, 'The goal was to show my true, natural self and to approach people more warmly.' She explained, 'I ran out of content for YouTube. It's really a concern, as my manager and I ask each other, 'What should we film?' Our daily lives are pretty similar. I hardly go anywhere. I'm a homebody, and luckily, YouTube has helped me get out of the house. I have to do something.'
At the same time, Nana expressed, 'I actually didn't start YouTube focusing on views, but I started to get closer to (my fans), and the people I can get closer to are gradually decreasing.' Pungja supported her, saying, 'Everyone, please become Nana's friend.'
[Photo] Captured from 'Pungja TV' video screen.
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