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This is the Reason Jun Ji Hyun Doesn't Have Social Media, Afraid of Making Mistakes

This is the Reason Jun Ji Hyun Doesn't Have Social Media, Afraid of Making Mistakes

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This is the Reason Jun Ji Hyun Doesn't Have Social Media, Afraid of Making Mistakes

In the midst of the rise of celebrities actively sharing their daily lives through Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, the top South Korean actress Jun Ji Hyun chooses a different path. For nearly three decades in the entertainment industry, the actress is known to be very private about her personal life and has almost never been active on social media.

In a recent interview to promote her latest film, COLONY, Jun Ji Hyun finally revealed the reason why she has never had a personal social media account.

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Unlike many Korean artists who actively interact with fans through digital platforms, Jun Ji Hyun admitted that she has never managed a personal account, even since the era of Cyworld that was once popular in South Korea.

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According to her, the decision is not because she wants to appear mysterious or maintain a certain image. The reason is actually very simple. "I'm afraid of making mistakes," she said with a laugh.

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Jun Ji Hyun explained that she is indeed not used to sharing her personal life with the public. Since starting her career at a young age, she feels more comfortable being known through her work rather than her daily life.

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Jun Ji Hyun admits that the current social media culture makes many people feel comfortable showing their lives to the public. However, for her, it feels foreign. She feels she has never truly enjoyed the habit of sharing personal activities openly.

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According to the actress, everyone has a different character. Some are indeed suited and comfortable to be themselves on social media, but there are also those who prefer to keep a boundary between personal life and work. And Jun Ji Hyun clearly falls into the second category.

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When asked about creating a YouTube channel, Jun Ji Hyun immediately responded with a laugh. "I prefer to focus on things that I can actually do well," she said.

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On the same occasion, Jun Ji Hyun also admitted that she is not very comfortable discussing her personal life when appearing in public. According to her, when promoting a project, the main focus should remain on the work being introduced, not her personal life.