Hong Jin-kyung Faces Dilemma Between Fashion and Business on 'Sora and Jin-kyung'

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On the latest episode of MBC's 'Sora and Jin-kyung,' aired on the 3rd, broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung found herself torn between her roles as a fashion model and a businesswoman.

The episode featured a candid conversation between Hong Jin-kyung, who is preparing for the Paris Collection, and Han Hye-jin, a model who has graced the world's fashion week stages.

Hong Jin-kyung asked Han Hye-jin how she felt about her challenge to the Paris Collection. Han humorously replied, "There are times when people go a little crazy, and that's when they're comfortable and well-fed," causing laughter.

Hong Jin-kyung admitted, "I have no expectations of walking the Paris runway. Even if I fail, it's no loss. I'll just enjoy sightseeing at the Eiffel Tower. After all, this is entertainment, isn't it?"

Han Hye-jin advised, "You shouldn't go with that mindset," to which Hong Jin-kyung confessed, "Otherwise, I'd be too embarrassed if I fail."

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Han Hye-jin emphasized, "You must go with the determination to at least do one proper show. Only with this mindset can you hope to succeed."

She added, "Paris is a city of dreams and a stage of dreams. Models come there betting their lives. Going with the thought 'Will I make it?' can be disrespectful."

She encouraged Hong by saying, "You have a face that works in Paris. Awaken the fashion model DNA in you. You must attend auditions as if there's no tomorrow. With your current mindset, you'll regret it on the flight back to Korea."

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The conversation also touched on practical concerns. When Han Hye-jin imagined a successful scenario in Paris, Hong Jin-kyung humorously worried, "I'd have to skip filming 'Problematic Men' and 'Driver.' What about my kimchi business? I also need to sell kimchi dumplings."

In this imagined scenario, she admitted, "I'd go crazy with worry. I hope such a situation doesn't arise. It would be the toughest situation, and I'd be very troubled."

Meanwhile, Hong Jin-kyung's kimchi brand, launched in 2004, has reportedly achieved cumulative sales of 310 billion won, drawing attention. She also made headlines by revealing her three-story mansion in Pyeongchang-dong on her YouTube channel.

Hong Jin-kyung married a businessman five years her senior in 2003, and they had a daughter, Rael, in 2010. However, on August 6, she announced her divorce after 22 years of marriage.

Reporter Na-yeon Cho, Ten Asia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr