Singer and actress Hanni (Ahn Hee-yeon of EXID) reflected on herself through the keyword 'sensitivity' and revealed her true feelings when she entered the entertainment industry despite her mother's opposition.
On the 14th, Hanni, who appeared on MBN's 'Oh Eun-young Stay,' opened up saying, "I tend to be very sensitive to others' feelings."
First, Hanni said, "I have been quick to perceive others' emotions since I was young," adding, "Even if it’s not my responsibility, I often try to take responsibility. If I’m not being sensitive, I feel uneasy."
Hanni explained about her activities in the entertainment industry, saying, "It’s a visible profession, so I cannot help but be sensitive to the eyes of others," and revealed, "The entertainment environment was structured in such a way that I couldn’t avoid being sensitive." She continued, "As I gained fame, the pressure to meet the expectations of many people increased, and I became increasingly sensitive, driven by the fear of disappointing others."
She also revealed, "When I was nurturing the dream of becoming a singer as a child, my mother was very opposed to it," saying, "I still remember her asking, 'Why would you want to take such a thorny path?'" She added that "I felt guilty toward my mom and felt it was wrong to do something that she opposed."
Hanni said calmly, "I want to stop being sensitive now. I want to live a life for myself." She stated that her appearance on the show was "a time to declare to myself" and expressed her resolve, saying, "I want to have the courage to be disliked now."
Meanwhile, Hanni suspended all activities last May due to a patient death incident that occurred at the hospital operated by her boyfriend Yang Jae-woong. As a result of that incident, the two, who had been planning to get married, postponed their plans, and Hanni also withdrew from scheduled appearances on broadcasts. Despite not being directly involved, Hanni has refrained from external activities and quietly spent her time amid the flood of negative comments and criticism.
Hanni revealed, "Although it has been difficult, I want to gradually let go of all those worries and doubts," and stated, "I gathered the courage because I want to try even a small change." She reacted, saying, "It’s amazing that she has walked a path she chose herself, even if it was a thorny road. I’m proud of Hanni for enduring, just as my mother said it would be a thorny path."
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