Hyori Spill Beans Over Her 'U-Turn' on Retirement from Advertisements— Here's Why
In a candid revelation that left fans and followers intrigued, Lee Hyori recently opened up about her surprising decision to reverse her stance on retirement from commercial advertising.
The K-pop sensation, known for her remarkable talent and outspoken personality, shared her thoughts during a video posted on the YouTube channel "Zzan Bro Shin Dong Yup" on September 4th.
Hyori Reveals Surprising Change of Heart Regarding Ad Campaigns Retirement
Lee Hyori began by reflecting on the importance of being cautious about one's words in the public eye.She admitted that she had become more aware of the impact of her statements over time.
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Then, she dropped a bombshell:
"Didn't I get to do (commercial) advertising again? Somehow, my thoughts keep changing. However, if celebrities say something once, it'll be stuffed."
This confession marked a significant shift from her previous announcement in 2012 when she declared her retirement from all commercial advertisements, except for public service announcements.
At that time, she had expressed her rationale stating:
"I didn't actually use diet products to lose weight, and I didn't get prettier because of cosmetic products, but shouldn't I say it like that (in CFs)? Originally, I didn't have many thoughts, but after working for a long time, I felt like a friend with the public, so I wanted to share honest stories."
However, the unexpected twist in this story occurred last July when Lee Hyori took to her social media accounts to declare, "I want to do commercials again. Please contact Antenna Music for advertising inquiries."
Her sincere expression of desire to return to commercial advertising raised eyebrows and sparked discussions.
Hyori Reflects on Her Change of Heart: "My Philosophy Evolved Over Time"
Addressing her change of heart, Lee Hyori recalled, "I had my own philosophy at that time. Now I know those thoughts change."
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She also mentioned her affiliation with Antenna, her agency, and her aspirations for her career.
"I wanted to have a dance team like HolyBang, expensive composers, and expensive music videos worth hundreds of millions of won… I felt sorry for asking the company."
What left everyone astonished was her heartfelt confession:
"However, as both fans and I wanted (to do CFs), I regretted, 'Why did I say I wouldn't shoot commercial advertisements?' I wanted to earn a lot, spend a lot, and donate a lot. Fortunately, I've been receiving a lot of CFs (recently). Enough to fill 3~4 A4 pages."
She concluded with a heartfelt expression of gratitude, acknowledging the incredible support she has received throughout her career: "How blessed have I been that people will find me even if I do whatever I want? Thank you so much."
Lee Hyori's revelation has added a new layer to her already fascinating career, leaving fans eager to see what commercial ventures she will embark on next.
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