IVE's An Yujin stole the spotlight during her appearance on TEO's 'Salon Drip 2' on January 28.
During the show, host Jang Do Yeon delved into Yujin's relationship with aespa's leader, Karina, especially after their recent joint performance. Yujin candidly shared, “I've always wanted to be closer to her. We never got the chance to have a deep conversation because I was too focused on building a friendship. I'm really curious to see how she manages things, considering our teams are so different. She's truly impressive.”
When asked about her initial interaction with Karina, Yujin bashfully recalled, “Our first meeting was a challenge. Her company wanted us to film together, so I made an effort. I even dressed up and went to the hair salon. I had two things prepared in mind: to call her 'unnie' (older sister) and to ask for her number. But I was too nervous and overwhelmed to do either. I just wanted to chat, dance well, and look good on camera.”
Yujin further revealed that she received a collaboration proposal from a broadcasting station and immediately thought of Karina. Despite having Karina's number through a mutual contact, she hesitated to reach out, fearing she might make Karina uncomfortable. However, Yujin mustered the courage to express her desire to collaborate with Karina.
The IVE member shared, “I heard through the grapevine that Karina was also interested, so I thought, 'Why not reach out?' Surprisingly, Karina reached out to me first,” visibly touched by the gesture. Jang Do Yeon remarked, “You two are just adorable. Are you two closer now?”
Yujin beamed, “We've planned to grab a meal together.” She also disclosed that Karina had sent her a text post-practice, praising her efforts with a “Good job.” Yujin added, “Lately, I find myself often asking Karina, ‘Can I post this picture on social media?’” underscoring their blossoming friendship.
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