Miyeonâs STAR1 Magazine December 2021 Issue Interview
MIYEONâS GROWTH
2021 was a challenging year for (G)I-DLE Miyeon (24). In addition to being a singer, she started new field of activities as an MC and an actor. Every of the activities she did for the first time felt scary and unfamiliar, but Miyeon plucked up her courage and had a successful debut as an actress for the web drama Replay: The Moment When It Starts Again and as an MC for Mnetâs M Countdown. Following the momentum of IHQâs Quiz from the Stars, she joined the love psychology program TVINGâs Love Catcher in Seoul as a fixed panel, and is actively continuing her acting career by appearing in TVINGâs Adult Trainee and the web drama Delivery. No matter what role she is in, she shows that she is able to do her part well. Miyeon said that she likes to share moments with people rather than doing it alone, so the schedule she has with the staff has become healing in itself. A pleasant meeting and interview with Miyeon, who brightened the photoshoot with positive energy that sublimates everything she is doing into joy.Â
It was a pictorial with a holiday concept.Â
These days, itâs hard to feel the year-end atmosphere even though itâs the end of the year, but it was nice to be able to feel the holiday atmosphere through this pictorial. Winter isnât my favorite season but I really like the holiday atmosphere that can only be felt at this time.
Adult Trainee is about to air. The high-teen drama that talks about âsexâ has become a hot topic even before it was aired, and Iâm curious about the view point.
Itâs a drama of a time that any student before adulthood can go through. Itâs conducted in an omnibus style, and I think it would be nice to focus on how the characters in this drama positively influence and change each other.
You also appear in a comedy-action web drama called Delivery. From the teaser video, the flashy actions scenes looked different. Can we look forward to it?
I was very worried about whether I would be able to do a lot of the action scenes better than expected. Most of the people around me said, âMiyeon in an action?â (laughs). There were some regrets, but Iâm glad a cool scene was born thanks to the people who made it look good.
How long did you practice action?
I practiced for about a month while attending an action school. I didnât think I had any talent for action, but people around me complimented me for being unexpectedly good, so I was able to practice with confidence. Since teamwork is the most important thing in action, I think the experience of memorizing choreography while working as a singer helped a lot.
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You also appear in an entertainment show that match the psychology of love in Love Catcher in Seoul. Do you usually give dating advice well?Â
Rather than giving practical advice, itâs more like empathizing and listening. When you follow peopleâs psychology, there are times when you should know the personâs emotions and empathize with it. Love Catcher in Seoul is also a program where I appear because itâs the most important program to empathize with the psychology of the contestants. Itâs also really fun.
When it comes to dating, at what percentage do you think youâre usually right when it comes to your gut feeling?
I always predict the process well. But when I look at the results there are many times when Iâve missed them. Haha. There is also a process of reasoning in Love Catcher in Seoul, but itâs a pity that I havenât gotten it right yet.
Youâre really everywhere at once. What is the driving force behind your continued activities without getting tired?
I donât really feel the meaning of doing it alone. I like to share, even the smaller things, with a lot people. As a result, the process of being with the (G)I-DLE members and staff is great, and the fact that the fans can like and enjoy the results itself is happy and encouraging. I think the fact that we are together is a big driving force.
You first started acting with Replay: The Moment When It Starts Again this year. Was there any difference from the stages and entertainment shows?
My appearance on the stage shows who the person Miyeon is. But I think acting starts when I let go of who I am so I can play characters of really different personalities, such as Ye-Kyung from Adult Trainee and Doo-Shik from Delivery. Itâs very attractive to be able to bring out another side of me and live out the lives of characters who are the complete opposite of who I really am.
Itâs December. What are your plans for Christmas this year?
Actually, Christmas is just around the corner for me. Since I was young, I didnât believe in Santa Claus (laughs), and it was just a fun day to receive gifts from my parents. Every year, the members and I meet, and although short, I was happy to be with the members while spending Christmas, and I think I will be with the members again this year.
With the arrival of the Corona era, face-to-face meetings with fans are not far off. What is the first thing you want to say to your fans?
When we were just about to start the tour, it was cancelled due to COVID-19, and as face-to-face contact became impossible, we couldnât meet the fans at all, so we miss them so much. When we meet, the first thing I want to tell them is that I really miss them. I just might cry (laughs).
As a singer, actor, and entertainer, you are showing your talent in many ways. What attributes would you like to see added in the future?
I still donât know myself very well. I think itâs a time to keep getting to know and learn more about myself. Iâm also very curious about how I'll evolve, and I hope the public will always be curious about what kind of songs Iâll sing or what kind of work Iâll do.
Itâs already been a year. Do you have any wishes for 2022?
I hope itâll be a good year to take care of my health. I say this everyday because Iâm not really good at taking care of myself. I hope I can take care of my health and promote happily in 2022.
*Some of the translations may not be 100% accurate
