On April 14, Gong Seung Yeon appeared on YouTube web variety show Salon drip along with IU, Byeon Woo Seok and Noh Sang Hyun, all starring in MBC drama Perfect crown. During the conversation, the topic turned to the brothers, prompting Gong Seung Yeon to share a heartfelt and unexpected story.
He admitted, “When I was younger I often hit my brothers” before remembering a particularly shocking incident. “I once hit my younger sister (Jeongyeon) in the car and my father suddenly stopped the car, opened the back door and dragged me out. In the winter I had to walk home barefoot, about three bus stops away,” he said.
He continued, “On the way home, I remember thinking, ‘I really won’t let Yoo Jeongyeon get off easy.’” His confession drew laughter in the studio, resonating with many who might identify with sibling rivalry.
When asked how old she was at the time, Gong Seung Yeon surprised everyone by saying: “I was already grown into my 20s.” The cast was even more shocked when he revealed the consequences: “I apologized a lot afterwards. The next day, my sister had to film her debut teaser, but because I hit her, her eye was swollen.”
As the cast reacted in disbelief, he added, “Just thinking about it is scary what if he couldn’t debut because of me” expressing relief that this did not affect his sister’s career.
Gong Seung Yeon and Jeongyeon are well-known brothers in the entertainment industry, each thriving in their respective fields as an actress and idol. Since her debut in 2012, Gong Seung Yeon has built a solid acting career dramas like Six flying dragons, Are you human?, Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, Bulgasal: immortal soulsAND First respondersas well as the Netflix series Karma.
She is currently attracting attention for her role as Queen Dowager Yoon Yi-rang Perfect crown and is intended to appear in the file as well tvN’s next TV drama Star Whale: Mermaid Gyeongseong, scheduled for release in 2027.
Sources: Daum
