SECRET's Jeon Hyosung reveals there was a reason for her hiatus: "I was forced to take a break due to company issues"

SECRET's Jeon Hyosung opened up about the reason behind her long hiatus from promotional activities and shared her honest feelings.

On the 18th, Jeon Hyosung as a guest on the Youtube channel 'Grade A Jang Youngran.'

Sports Chosun reported that in the video, Jang Youngran visited Jeon Hyosung's house and asked about how she had been doing. Jeon Hyosung, who had previously been active both as a member of SECRET and as a solo artist, revealed why she unexpectedly took a lengthy break from the entertainment industry. She said:

"There were some issues with the company, so I was forced to take a break. During that time, I often wondered, 'What should I do if I weren't a celebrity?"

 

She explained that the sudden halt in her activities led her to think deeply about her future. However, she chose to use that period of time to pursue new challenges. She shared that she had been exploring various experiences outside of the entertainment industry, saying:

"I spent a lot of time with my family. I also obtained a pet care specialist certification."

Despite everything, Jeon Hyosung claimed that she never gave up on her dream of being a singer. She added:

"Since the year before last, I desperately wented to sing again. So I began preparing to make my return to the stage."

In fact, Jeon Hyosung officially resumed group activities for the first time in 12 years by releasing SECRET's special mini-album 'Secret Flavor' on the 18th, alongside Jung Hana and new member Yebin.

Meanwhile, Jeon Hyosung debuted in 2009 with SECRET and gained popularity through numerous hit songs like 'Magic,' 'Madonna,' and 'Starlight Moonlight.' She later expanded her career as a solo singer, actress, and TV personality.

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Jeon Hyosung reveals why SECRET recruited their new maknae: "Yebin's debut plans fell through ... She caught my eyes"

SECRET's Jeon Hyosung has personally revealed the story behind recruiting their new member, Yebin.

On the 18th, Jeon Hyosung, Zinger, and Yebin appeared as guests on the Youtube channel 'Grade A Jang Youngran,' where they talked about SECRET's newly formed lineup.

Ilgan Sports reported that in this video, Yebin introduced herself by saying, "I was born in 2002. I'm 25 years old." Hearing this, host Jang Youngran was surprised. It was revealed that Jeon Hyosung (born in 1989) and Zinger (born in1990) are 13 and 12 years older than Yebin, respectively.

When Jeon Hyosung mentioned, "We have a 13-year age gap," Jang Youngran jokingly replied, "Good job. You need younger members so the group's average age goes down." Regarding how she joined SECRET, Yebin stated:

"I previously participated on a JTBC vocal survival show. The team I was preparing to debut with fell apart, but Hyosung Unnie looked upon me favorably."

In response, Jeon Hyosung shared the reason why she personally recommended Yebin, saying:

"I also experienced having my debut plans fell through before I debuted with SECRET."

She added, "I wondered if there might be someone with a story that's similar to mine. That's when I watched 'Girls on Fire.'" She continued:

"After hearing that the group's debut plans had fallen through, I looked into the contestants, and Yebin caught my eye. I strongly recommended her to our talent development team. I told them, 'I think this girl is talented.'"

Meanwhile, SECRET has been reorganized into a three-member group consisting of Jeon Hyosung, Zinger, and Yebin. They announced their fresh start by releasing a special mini-album, 'SECRET FLAVOR,' on the 18th.

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