Tell us about your Vogue cover shoot as the ambassador for Burberry.
As a fan of Daniel Lee, we saw the beginning of change at Burberry together. I was very excited to be able to work with him. I was overwhelmed by the feeling of being a part of a historic moment for Burberry.
Is there a fashion item that you are not a fan of?
If I had to choose, perhaps a trucker hat.
Tell us about the last time you felt happy.
I feel happy from the moment I start my day. I always make it a point to think positive thoughts like “I’m so glad that I was able to start my day well” and “I’m still doing well”.
You are known for having an admirable exercise and diet regime. Have you tried anything new recently for a healthy lifestyle?
There are so many ways to get healthy that sometimes it’s hard to figure out where to begin. When I get used to a particular workout, I might not see any significant changes, so I try different workouts rather than focusing on one.
To us, you are an actress who transcends time. What is your oldest memory? How do you feel when you think about it?
When a memory comes up, it doesn’t seem old. If you actually count the amount of time that has passed, it’s terrifying. Looking at my children growing up, I wonder, ‘What did I do at this stage of my life?’ I often think about it. Then I feel sad, but I also miss my childhood and at the same time I feel envious.
“These choices and processes were accumulated and became a result. That’s the ‘me’ now.”
I saw an interview where you share that your family always comes first. If you could only store the phone numbers of five people outside your family, who would they be?
Outside my family, not many people come to mind. But still, I would like to save the numbers of my office family who are always helping me by my side.
When did you first feel like an adult?
I think I became an adult when I started to feel that today is more precious than yesterday. Knowing that you have gone through a certain stage in your life and that the time ahead is even more limited. I don’t want anything to go to waste.
What are you most afraid of these days?
I am most afraid of time passing quickly. Time is limited, so I want to cherish it every day.
What accomplishments are you most proud of to date?
I’ve experienced trial and error, had doubts about myself and I’ve grown a lot. These choices and processes were accumulated and became a result. That’s the ‘me’ now. So, no matter what choices I made, I think I’d hug my past self.
Photography Jooyoung Ahn
Styling Eunyoung Sohn
Hair Heungkwon Baek
Makeup Sino Choi
Manicure Yunju Jeong
Stylist Jungwon Hwang
Translation Cindy Poh
Location Total Museum, Seoul
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