'SECRET Comeback' Jeon Hyo-sung: "Emotional happiness is greater than during the 4th-member era" [hanbok Interview ②]

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• Group SECRET leader Jeon Hyo-sung hanbok interview

Jeon Hyo-sung, leader of group SECRET, shared her unique reflections while recalling the days when SECRET was active as a 4-member team.

Through a hanbok interview conducted with StarNews ahead of Chuseok, Jeon recently revealed the sense of responsibility she feels as SECRET's leader returning after 12 years.

SECRET released their special mini-album 'SECRET Flavor' on June 18. This comeback marks their first return since 2014, a span of 12 years. Original members Jeon Hyo-sung and Jinggo were joined by new member Yebin, reforming SECRET as a 3-member group.

'SECRET Flavor' includes eight tracks: the title song 'ICE CREAM', the album track 'GET RIGHT', and newly performed versions of SECRET's hit songs 'Madonna' and 'Shy Boy'.

Recalling her time with the 4th-member version of SECRET, Jeon said, "Back then, everyone was too young. It was truly intense, and there was significant anxiety stemming from how much we didn't know. Of course, there are nostalgic memories unique to that period, but my emotional happiness and professional satisfaction are greater now."

She continued, "Now, I have more leeway, and as a person, I've reached a higher level of maturity. My approach to handling situations when things don't go as planned has changed compared to the early days of our debut."

Nevertheless, she acknowledged that the pressure felt in the competitive entertainment industry remains unchanged. Jeon stated, "The obsession or pressure to survive doesn't completely disappear. I believe rest time shouldn't be wasted; it brings a strange sense of guilt. Of course, once I accepted that life extends beyond work, I became much freer. In my 20s, work was everything in my life, so even a small setback left me without the strength to recover. Now, even if things go slightly wrong, I have the strength to get back up."

Jeon Hyo-sung will also spend this Chuseok holiday busily. When asked about her plans for the Chuseok break, she replied, "I will meet with my family, but I have radio schedules and am currently preparing a solo album, so I probably won't be able to take a long break."

She also recalled memories associated with Chuseok. She said, "Whether it was Seollal or Chuseok, I seem to have always appeared on holiday special broadcasts back then. At that time, idols had much to learn, so we learned sports dances while preparing for comebacks and prepared dance battles differently for each broadcasting station. Those were times when tears welled up, and anyone could make us cry if they touched us lightly, but now all those memories remain." She smiled as she spoke.

When asked about her Chuseok 'playlist', Jeon chose SECRET's new song 'ICE CREAM'. Along with her recommendation, she added, "Actually, I developed vertigo while preparing for this comeback. It was likely due to the stress and increased sense of responsibility. This album was created with great effort, and the music video was filmed diligently as well. I would be grateful if many people could watch and listen to it." She expressed her affection for the comeback album after 12 years.

She then added, "I hope everyone spends a bountiful and generous Chuseok holiday with themselves. Even if you are spending the break alone, please make sure to enjoy your favorite foods properly and take adequate rest," leaving behind a heartfelt Chuseok greeting.

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