Actress Ryu Hyeyoung has opened up about the real reason she lives with her curtains closed.
On the episode of MBC’s 'I Live Alone' that aired on the 19th, viewers got a rare, quiet look into Ryu Hyeyoung’s daily life. The actress, who has been living independently for 11 years now, started her morning by watching content, studying foreign languages, and chatting with her houseplants.
However, the one thing that really caught the cast's attention was the curtains.
Ryu Hyeyoung kept her curtains pulled shut in both her bedroom and living room. She mentioned, "I'm the type of person who wakes up immediately when I see sunlight." She was seen opening the curtains just enough to let in the absolute minimum amount of light needed for her houseplants.
When asked about the reason, News1 and Sports Chosun reported that Ryu Hyeyoung shared, "After I started receiving a lot of attention through 'Reply 1988,' I realized that my words could have influence." She added:
"Since then, I've become more cautious about speaking and even about meeting people. I'm still quite a fearful person, so I tend to keep things closed up a lot due to anxiety."
Back in 2015, Ryu Hyeyoung gained recognition for her role as Sung Bora, the blunt and charismatic older sister of Lee Hyeri's character in 'Reply 1988.' Since then, she has consistently shown different sides of herself through various dramas and films like 'Law School' and 'Law and the City,' as well as variety shows and Youtube content.
