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Seo In-young Recalls Peak Fame: 'Slept Only 2 Hours, Did 8 Events a Day by Helicopter'
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Seo In-young Recalls Peak Fame: 'Slept Only 2 Hours, Did 8 Events a Day by Helicopter'

From Dong-A Ilbo · (2d ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Singer Seo In-young recalled her peak popularity, stating she slept only two hours a day due to her busy schedule.
  • She mentioned performing up to eight events daily, sometimes traveling by helicopter, and earning 10 billion won during that period.
  • The interview, featured on the variety show 'You Quiz on the Block,' highlighted her past as a trendsetter known as 'Shin Sang Nyeo' (new item woman).

In a recent appearance on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block,' singer Seo In-young offered a candid look back at her whirlwind days as a trendsetter, affectionately dubbed 'Shin Sang Nyeo.' She described a period of intense activity, where she managed to sleep only two hours a day, a testament to her packed schedule. The star revealed that during her peak, she juggled up to eight events daily, even utilizing helicopters for travel, and amassed an impressive 10 billion won in earnings.

I was really busy. If you told me to go back to that time, I couldn't do it again.

— Seo In-youngReflecting on her peak popularity period on 'You Quiz on the Block.'

Seo In-young reflected on this time, admitting, "I was really busy. If you told me to go back to that time, I couldn't do it again." However, she also acknowledged the immense gratitude she feels for those memories. The show's host, Yoo Jae-suk, reminisced about how everything Seo In-young did became a trend, solidifying her status as a fashion icon.

I slept only two hours a day.

— Seo In-youngDescribing her demanding schedule during her busiest times.

The singer also touched upon the demands of her career, including participating in the show 'Seo In-young's KAIST' which required her to study at KAIST, and simultaneously filming 'We Got Married.' Despite the overwhelming workload, she expressed that she didn't have the luxury to revel in her success, working non-stop. This glimpse into her past offers a fascinating look at the life of a K-pop star at the height of their fame, balancing demanding schedules with immense public attention.

I did eight events a day. I traveled by helicopter.

— Seo In-youngIllustrating the extent of her activities during her peak.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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