Comedian Kim Shin Young recently opened up about the unforgettable moment that convinced her to give up alcohol for good, and it involved an unexpected “argument” with a life-size standee of AOA member Seolhyun.
In a newly released compilation of previously unaired footage uploaded to comedian Kim Young Chul’s YouTube channel, Kim Shin Young spoke candidly about her past drinking habits and the incidents that ultimately pushed her to quit alcohol.
The comedian explained that she stopped drinking around seven to eight years ago because her behavior while intoxicated had become increasingly concerning. According to Kim Shin Young, the decision was not made lightly, but rather after realizing how extreme her actions could become when she was drunk.
Recalling one particularly alarming incident, she revealed that she once scratched at a door so aggressively while intoxicated that several of her fingernails were damaged. What shocked her even more was that she had no memory of the event afterward. Friends who witnessed the situation later told her they had been genuinely frightened by her behavior.
However, the story that drew the biggest reaction involved K-pop star Seolhyun.
Kim Shin Young shared that during one drunken episode, she mistook a cardboard standee of Seolhyun for the real person and started scolding it. She jokingly recalled saying something along the lines of, “Your senior is standing right here, and you’re not even greeting me? What are you doing?”
The following day, fragments of the incident slowly came back to her. As she remembered what had happened, she became embarrassed and felt compelled to reach out to Seolhyun personally. Kim Shin Young revealed that she even called the singer to apologize after realizing she had argued with a promotional standee bearing Seolhyun’s image.
Looking back, the comedian described the incident as one of several wake-up calls that made her reconsider her relationship with alcohol. Since then, she has maintained a sober lifestyle and often speaks openly about the positive changes it has brought to her life.
Kim Shin Young has recently attracted attention for her honesty on other personal matters as well. The comedian previously addressed comments about her appearance, explaining that she had regained some weight after drawing widespread praise for a dramatic weight-loss transformation. Her candid attitude and self-deprecating humor continue to resonate with fans, who appreciate her willingness to share both the serious and funny moments of her life.
Sources: Koreaboo