In a YouTube video hosted by Shindong and Lee Jangjun, Yerin talked about life behind the scenes.
Lee Jangjun introduced Yerin by saying: “She is the female K-pop idol I know and she is the one who loves alcohol the most. Her YouTube content is even called ‘Yesulga’ (a play on ‘artist’ and ‘alcohol’).” The two became close after appearing together on various variety shows. Yerin explained, “I was always part of the group’s variety team, so our shoots often overlapped.”
When Jangjun boasted, “I was also at his house” Yerin quickly clarified, “It was just for the filming of ‘Yesulga’, don’t make it sound weird!” He also joked about their friendship: “He called me yesterday and I didn’t call back because I didn’t see the point.”
Shindong asked Yerin what was the most uncomfortable change after starting solo activities. He expected her to mention meal or scheduling difficulties, but Yerin surprised him: “We never had these problems. We always ordered what we wanted individually: breakfast, lunch and dinner, even at home.”
She added that their makeup program was also handled fairly: “We used a ladder game to decide the order, spacing three people out in one-hour intervals. Everything had to be right from start to finish. But whoever came last had to wash their hair first.”
Known for her laid-back, “nice girl” personality, Yerin admitted, “People always tell me to stop being so accommodating.” She reflected on how this perception once caused her anxiety, especially early in her career. “When I appeared on Running Man showing my bubbly side, I worried that people would only see that version of me. I’m actually quieter than people think.
When asked if she had ever gone too far for TV, Yerin responded, “Nowadays, it’s okay to say you have no special skills. But back then, we did everything we could to stand out from the MCs.” He also demonstrated his old impression of Sha Wujing’s character, a throwback to his hustle in variety shows.
Through honesty and humor, Yerin continues to captivate fans with her authentic personality and grounded stories of her journey as an idol.
Sources: Daum
