"In ten years, my image was suffocating."
Actress Yoo Ye-jin revealed the decisive story behind her bold decision to give up the title of 'youngest flight attendant' and choose the path of an actress.
On the 6th, the broadcast of MBN's 'The Jeon Hyun-moo Project 3' featured Yoo Ye-jin embarking on a gourmet journey in Jeju Island with Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube. On this day, Yoo Ye-jin candidly shared behind-the-scenes stories from her past as a flight attendant and the difficulties she faced during her transition to acting, capturing the viewers' attention.
When Jeon Hyun-moo asked about her past experience during their travels, Yoo Ye-jin revealed, "I started my flight attendant career at the age of 19, but I resigned after a year and a half." This revelation surprised many. She explained, "While there was joy in meeting new countries and people, it was hard to endure the suffocation I felt when imagining my life ten years later," confessing the real reason for leaving her stable job.
The transition to becoming an actress was not smooth. Yoo Ye-jin recalled, "My parents were extremely opposed," adding, "My father even blocked communication, and my mother cried with me, feeling upset" during her difficult days as an unknown actress. However, she now shows a bright smile, saying her parents are happier than anyone about her current activities, adding warmth to the story.
This episode was themed 'Everything About Jeju Seafood,' showcasing Jeju's delicacies from grilled fish soup to sea snail noodles and sashimi of the black rockfish. Notably, during the tasting of the black rockfish, which costs 2 million won each, Yoo Ye-jin's filial piety shone through. She expressed her affection for her family, saying, "My next plan is to bring my parents back to Jeju and treat them to black rockfish."
Meanwhile, Yoo Ye-jin showcased her unique sense of entertainment when Kwak Tube jokingly mentioned the drama 'Model Taxi,' responding cleverly. With her unique background as a former flight attendant, strong inner self, and down-to-earth charm, Yoo Ye-jin continues to receive public support for her activities.
