On January 7, Park Shin Hye appeared as the first guest of the new year on the YouTube talk show “Ha Ji Young.” Sitting down with host Ha Ji Young, the actress spoke candidly about her career, personal growth, and family life, offering viewers a glimpse into the thoughts that have shaped her both on and off screen. Park Shin Hye married Choi Tae Joon in 2022, and the couple later welcomed a son.
During the interview, Park Shin Hye revealed her personal approach to mental resilience, drawing attention for her calm yet grounded outlook. “Even if I work hard and the results don’t turn out the way I hoped, I believe I’ve already done everything I could,” she said. She added, “If you hold on to your wounds, the only one who ends up suffering is yourself. That’s why it’s important to let go quickly.”
Her words reflected a mindset focused on the process rather than the outcome—an attitude many believe has helped her remain a trusted leading actress for over a decade.
Looking back on her acting career, Park Shin Hye named The Heirs as her most meaningful project. She reminisced about the immense love she received for her school-uniform-era dramas, including The Heirs, You’re Beautiful, and Heartstrings, expressing gratitude for how deeply those works are still remembered. At the same time, she admitted that her younger self struggled at times. “In my 20s, I wasn’t good at taking jokes,” she recalled, explaining that during The Heirs, she often reacted too seriously when co-stars teased her.
As she gained experience and emotional room to breathe, her perspective gradually changed. That shift, she said, naturally carried over into her acting. Notably, Park Shin Hye shared that she now finds comedy acting more comfortable than before, raising anticipation for her upcoming project Undercover Miss Hong, where she plans to show a more flavorful and relaxed performance.
The latter part of the conversation turned warm and personal, focusing on family. Park Shin Hye humorously asked why mothers and daughters tend to argue when traveling together, prompting laughter. She also shared her mother’s pregnancy dream about her—one involving a flood and a ripe persimmon placed safely on a platform. The dream was interpreted as symbolizing a child born with great fortune and protection, something Park Shin Hye said she truly feels grateful for, having been surrounded by support throughout her career.
Sending a heartfelt message to her mother, Park Shin Hye said, “My being healthy is probably the greatest happiness for my mom,” before joking, “Let’s fight less in 2026.” Adding to the warmth of the episode, her mother appeared via voice message, describing her daughter as “a warm-hearted child who knows how to comfort others” and wishing her a thankful and happy year ahead.
Through her calm reflections and sincere words, Park Shin Hye once again showed why she remains not only a trusted actress but also a figure many viewers relate to as she navigates life, marriage, and motherhood with quiet strength.
Sources: Netizenbuzz