Hong Jin-kyung, Failed Model Ambition After Halting Activities, Reveals Trauma: "Self-Esteem Hit Rock Bottom" [Sora and Jin-kyung]

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Broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung confessed to a trauma stemming from her failed attempt to challenge Paris runways in the past.

The the 3rd broadcast of MBC's "Sora and Jin-kyung" featured Hong Jin-kyung meeting Han Hye-jin, a top model with 28 years of experience who has conquered fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris, and other global cities.

Hong Jin-kyung adopted a defensive stance, stating, "I don't expect to make it to the Paris runway. Even if I fail completely, it's still a break-even. After all, isn't this just variety entertainment?" Han Hye-jin firmly replied, "You shouldn't go with that mindset."

In response, Hong Jin-kyung recalled leaving for Paris after halting her activities at age 22, saying, "I returned to Korea without being able to walk in a single fashion show, and my self-esteem hit rock bottom. I even thought, 'Why did I come here when I couldn't even grasp the situation?' Believing this wasn't my path, I firmly gave up on modeling and focused wholeheartedly on variety entertainment without any lingering attachment. But now, suddenly being asked to go, I've developed genuine feelings about it, and I'm afraid."

She continued, "I'm afraid of getting hurt, and I'm afraid of looking embarrassed if I show everyone that I failed. I thought defensively to let go of those feelings."

Han Hye-jin advised, "If you think lightly of it, the process might be easier, but that will make you soft and loose, causing you to exclude yourself from the very person who would work harder and fight relentlessly. You must treat every audition as if there is no tomorrow."

She added, "You can't do it with your rotten mindset, sister," and said, "I didn't even look back. I had no regrets. I attended 30 auditions in a single day," leaving everyone surprised.

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