Son Naeun, a beloved K-Pop idol who made the courageous move to leave her group Apink to pursue an acting career, has finally revealed her innermost feelings about her journey as an actress.
On July 22nd, fans tuned into the YouTube channel YouTube Ha Ji Young, where a compelling new video featured Son Naeun. In this revealing segment, Son Naeun candidly opened up about the significant hurdles she’s encountered due to the persistent label of being an ‘idol-turned-actress.’
Navigating Public Perception as an Idol-Turned-Actress
Son Naeun honestly admitted, ‘(In the past) I always thought, ‘Those people must be judging me.’ And because I was originally a singer, there was that kind of perception. Even now, it hasn’t completely disappeared.’ She shared her deep concern regarding public perception, given her unconventional transition from a successful idol career rather than starting solely as an actress.
She further elaborated that while these anxieties haven’t entirely vanished, she consciously makes a dedicated effort to prevent herself from dwelling on them, choosing instead to focus on moving forward.
Finding Strength and Success in Her Acting Career
Son Naeun continued, ‘That’s why I work harder and improve more. When I’m on set, I try to make the atmosphere comfortable by being approachable and smiling a lot, and then I feel, ‘Hey, this is manageable,’’ conveying a profound sense of relief and accomplishment.
This dedication is clearly paying off. Son Naeun recently garnered significant attention for her impactful role in SBS’s popular Friday-Saturday drama ‘Agent Kim Reactivated.’ The drama’s 8th episode achieved a nationwide viewership rating of 23.1% (according to Nielsen Korea), marking a new personal best and solidifying its immense popularity.
