Sunmi Opens Up About 'Celebrity Syndrome' and Cherished Memories with Wonder Girls

Sunmi candidly admitted to experiencing 'celebrity syndrome' on the YouTube talk show 'Salon Drip 2', hosted by Jang Do-yeon, on October 9.

During the show, Jang Do-yeon expressed admiration for Sunmi's enduring pure charm, even after 19 years in the industry.

Sunmi confessed, "I went through a phase in my early to mid-20s where I was quite conceited," referring to her 'celebrity syndrome'. She elaborated, "It was around my 5th or 6th year after debuting, and I thought, 'I'm a senior, I've been doing this for a long time, I'm Sunmi, from Wonder Girls.'"

Reflecting on that period, Sunmi said, "I had such foolish thoughts," and shared that overcoming those difficult times allowed her to return to her true self.

Although Sunmi recently missed the 'Wonder Girls reunion' due to scheduling conflicts, she emphasized her ongoing connection with the members, saying, "I frequently keep in touch with them." She added, "I filmed with Yubin for her YouTube channel, attended Sunye's musical, watched Sohee's play, and posted about Hyerim's book on Instagram," showcasing their enduring friendship.

Sunmi mentioned that when the members gather, they often reminisce about their time in the U.S., saying, "Even when we meet with JYP, we talk about those days. We share stories about cooking ramen on the tour bus during 17-hour rides."

She added, "On broadcasts, we joke about asking the PD why they took us there, but in truth, we're very grateful. JYP even handed out promotional materials on the streets. The PD was in his 40s then, and it must have been a daunting challenge."

On a personal note, Sunmi also shared her honest thoughts on dating, revealing, "I'm 34 this year, and I can count my dating experiences on one hand." She added, "I like people who are mentally healthy and wholesome. If I like someone, I confess first."

Reported by Eunjeong Kim, TenAsia. Contact: eun@tenasia.co.kr