'Ice Queen Beach Volleyball' Shin Ji-eun: "They said I looked like a bar girl wearing a bikini" [Bosal] [Byeolbyeol TV]

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Beach volleyball player Shin Ji-eun appeared on 'Ask Bosal'.

In the the 14th broadcast of KBS JOY's 'What Do You Ask, Bosal', Shin Ji-eun revealed her unique efforts: "We tried to secure corporate sponsorship, but it didn't work well. The cost for foreign competitions is 6 to 7 million won each time. After turning 20, I covered expenses through part-time jobs, apart from my parents' support. I also worked as a sports instructor."

She continued, "It was so difficult that I once decided to let go of my dream, thinking I couldn't chase it just because I had one. It was heartbreaking to end things while crying. But suddenly, SNS notifications flooded in. My game videos and photos went viral on Instagram. After that, sponsorship offers started coming in."

In response, Seo Jang-hoon advised: "Each sport has its own 'ice queen' athletes. There are limits to being an 'ice queen.' Do you remember who won the Olympic gold medal? Most people don't. It's up to public choice. If you want public attention, win a gold medal at the Asian Games. Compete in the Olympics and excel. If you write an inspiring drama, people will pay attention. Work harder and succeed so that they notice you."

Shin Ji-eun also addressed misunderstandings about her bikini attire: "There's a misconception about beach volleyball. Actually, there is no rule requiring bikinis. It's optional, but bikinis are part of the tradition and style of beach volleyball. Yet people told me I had an 'exposure disorder' or looked like a bar girl." She said this with bitterness.

Seo Jang-hoon encouraged her: "Don't worry about such things. Normal people don't think that way. There's only one month left until the Asian Games. Train hard for your beloved beach volleyball."

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