We just came off of an online press conference with Smart (where Ye-jin herself even made an online appearance!), and here are some things she shared and that we learned about the ‘Crash Landing on You’ star:
Her partnership involves a visit to the Philippines.
Her partnership with Smart actually involves a visit to the Philippines with three events. However, due to the pandemic, it is still uncertain when and if this will be happening. Another big question is whether she will be coming with Hyun Bin, her co-star in ‘Crash Landing on You’, who is also an endorser of the brand. “They might come together; they might not,” the brand teases. “Who knows? They might even fall in love here,” they say jokingly.
Shing Dimagiba, Luzon Marketing Head for Smart, says there are no immediate plans for now, though it is something we would definitely be excited to see. He points out that the Korean stars have jam-packed schedules all year round, as well, but they are definitely looking forward to their visit once our situation improves.
Ye-jin is very excited to meet her fans.
Did you know that Ye-jin has been to Palawan 10 years ago? As much as Smart wanted to bring her here to shoot the commercial, they said they had to take what they can get. Ye-jin herself said that she really wanted to come here to shoot it, as well, and meet the fans of the show who sent so many heartwarming messages on social media. “Still, I am happy I get to meet them this way,” Ye-jin says, adding that she hopes she will be able to visit soon and that she is grateful for the love and support of the Filipino fans.
Ye-jin is extremely humble.
When asked what kind of person Ye-jin is behind the scenes, she surprised us all by answering that there is nothing special about her. (I find that very hard to believe.) She explains that she is always in character in front of the camera and sticks to that character. “Behind the camera, however, I think I’m just ordinary,” she claims. “I’m the same person as you guys.” Uh… right… :p
When asked for tips on how to succeed in the business, she also very humbly answered that she isn’t sure if she has already succeeded. “However, young people who just started in their respective fields are going to be scared and experience hardships like I did. It helps to set a goal,” she suggests. “Even if the reality seems far from your goal, you need to imagine reaching that goal. That will help you get a step closer to your dreams.”
Ergh! We love her!!!
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