Hyolyn Finally Speaks Out on SISTAR's Reunion [Interview ③]

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Hyolyn has now reached her 16th anniversary since debut.

From making a dazzling debut as the main vocalist of girl group SISTAR to establishing herself as a unique solo artist, the path she has walked has by no means been short. Reflecting on those past times, Hyolyn shared an unexpected behind-the-scenes story from her trainee days and smiled.

"When I first encountered music and acting as a trainee, I thought, 'I won't become an idol.' I decided then that I wanted to be an R&B singer who makes the kind of music I love. Even after joining Starship Entertainment, I insisted, 'I won't do idols,' but the company told me, 'You don't even know who you are yet; who would listen to your songs? Once you become famous, wouldn't you receive more love when you sing the songs you truly want to sing?'”

Hyolyn recalled, "I tend to be quick to accept things, so I thought, 'Oh, that makes sense. If I do this first, will I be able to sing these songs later?' That's how I started with SISTAR." She continued, "That beginning led to SISTAR, and because of SISTAR, I am who I am today. Those times created a foundation far too big for me to have built on my own." She added, "Thanks to that, I was able to pursue solo activities as well. If even a single moment had been missing from the time I've spent as a singer up until now, there would be no 'me' today," expressing deep affection and gratitude.

When asked about SISTAR's reunion, which many fans still eagerly hope for, she gave an answer that was both regretful and cheerful. Hyolyn said, "There is no talk of a reunion yet. Recently, we haven't seen each other for long periods, but in fact, we do meet quite often."

She added, "We do meet frequently, but we don't necessarily gather to take photos or post them online. Even when we meet, no one suggests taking pictures first, and we're so busy chatting that we always forget to take photos. That's why the public doesn't realize how often we see each other," she laughed. She also stated, "I recently saw Dasom, and I'm still in close contact with all the members," showcasing her enduring friendship.

Hyolyn had previously sent shockwaves through fans' hearts when she was rushed to a hospital in May due to health issues. Regarding her current health status, she explained, "I am recovering diligently. Since I am not yet in perfect condition, doctors have warned me that pushing myself or returning to my old lifestyle patterns could cause another illness, so I must be careful." She also mentioned, "I was even told not to dance too vigorously."

The cause was irregular eating habits and accumulated fatigue. Hyolyn revealed, "My meal times were inconsistent, and especially before singing, I had a habit of not eating anything at all. It seems my body sent signals that it was exhausted due to the repetition of these unhealthy lifestyle patterns." She further added, "I had to fast for about ten days while I was sick, so I lost weight quickly, but now I've regained it. I used to leave home in the morning without eating anything, but these days I always eat a banana. For me, that's a truly significant change."

When asked if there is any new 'original' title she would like to earn as the 'original Summer Queen,' Hyolyn answered with her signature confident and cool smile.

"I don't know what keyword it might be, but I'm fine just having the words 'Hyolyn' and 'original.' For example, rather than saying 'Hyolyn is the original of XX,' it would be wonderful if people simply remember, 'The original was Hyolyn.' That alone would make me very happy."

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