Recently, Park Si-Yeon (also known as Xiyeon), who went to acting after the dissolution of the Pristin in 2019, shared his feelings about the time spent as Idol in an interview with Tenasia.
“After spending nine years at a company (Pleis), experimenting with everything, from debut to dissolution, I wanted to focus only on one thing. Now that I have gone on, I have no regrets or persistent attachments to the past. My mentality is: ‘I tried it and that’s it’, which makes me feel in peace “, said the former idol, adding, “I have no regrets for my singer’s career. Honestly, if I had to dance now I would probably be clumsy ”.
He then retraced the path of his career, sharing, “One day I found myself dancing and the next day I was on ‘produces 101’. (laughs) after the group melted, I wanted to pursue something in which I could still be loved by the public, and the acting came to mind.
After resisting nine years as an apprentice and spent two years as a Pristin member, Park Si-Yeon became known among fans for his resilience. Despite his difficulties, he radiated a brilliant energy during the interview, even if his MBTI type, Intp, could suggest a more introverted personality. He explained: “When I do the personality tests, my traits are often balanced and my results often change.
According to Park Si-Yeon, she prefers “Deep and narrow relationships” And he shared good memories of his school years, despite often left for “produces 101”.
“I treasure the memories that I created during my school days. I am even more linked to my friends of the time, “ He added with pride.
In November 2023 he signed with Salt Entertainment and has since worked actively. He recently appeared in “King of Mask Singer”, going on stage for the first time after a long time.
“I was so nervous”, admitted, adding, “When I performed with the Pristin, I never felt nervous thanks to the members. He made me understand how much I leaned on them.
Even if you miss her former group members, Si-Yeon said, “It is difficult to bring together because some are abroad, but those of us who manage to meet often come out to drink something together”, Before revealing that its ability to drink is about 1.5-2.5 bottles of soju.
Park Si-Yeon also spoke of the physical cost of his idol days, stating: “I suffered from a serious hernia on the disc and I suffered two ankle surgical interventions. Dance from so young he had a great impact. Now that I don’t use my body anymore, I feel perfectly well.
When asked about emotional difficulties, he jokingly said: “I don’t even know where to start. I need a drink for that, ” but underlined, “I don’t dwell on the past.”
Known as the “Pleis Princess”, he described his departure from the agency as a friendly.
“It ended really well,” he said, adding: “People still call me ‘princess’ wherever you go. My new agency also deals with me kindly. Laughing, clarified, “My friends don’t call me that they love me, it’s just a nickname. At home I am more a tyrant. ”
Although he lived away from his family for a long time, Park Si-Yeon said his parents fully support his decisions. “My family trusts me. I usually think of things alone and tell them after deciding. They always say: “If you think it’s right, we believe in you”. Even if I am not independent by nature, I try to stay strong because it would give too much to rely on others would make me weak ”, The idol became an actress.
Reflecting on his journey, Park Si-Yeon said, “I am happy. Being appreciated by others for my efforts and my results is so precious and significant. I think I made the right choices. Even if I could go back in time, I would make the same decisions”.
Finally, Si-Yeon concluded by expressing gratitude to his fans, “To those who have supported me since the times when I was a child actor, I cannot express everything I would like to say, so I will be short but sincere: I miss.”
On the other hand, after Pristin’s dissolution, Si-Yeon attracted attention to appeared in a rather sexual and controversial interactive k-drama.
