(G)I-DLE’s Minnie Shares Behind Story of Taking Photo with Byeon Woo-seok: “Our Eyes...“

2025-01-23 16:33

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Minnie Met Byeon Woo-seok at the MAMA Awards.

Is courage truly the key to success? (G)I-DLE’s Minnie recently shared how she mustered up the courage to take a photo with actor Byeon Woo-seok, a moment that quickly went viral online.

Minnie and Byeon Woo-seok took the photo during the MAMA Awards in December. (Capture) / Youtube Channel 'Hyo's Level Up', Minnie's Instagram
Minnie and Byeon Woo-seok took the photo during the MAMA Awards in December. (Capture) / Youtube Channel 'Hyo's Level Up', Minnie's Instagram

On January 22, Minnie appeared as a guest on Girl's Generation's Hyoyeon’s YouTube channel, where she opened up about the backstory behind her Instagram post from last December. The post featured a picture of her and Byeon Woo-seok, sparking curiosity among fans. Minnie revealed, “We’re not exactly close, but I really wanted to meet him. I’m a huge fan of the drama 'Lovely Runner' because I sang its OST, so I watched it diligently and loved it.”

She added that she first met Byeon Woo-seok at the MAMA Awards. When Hyoyeon asked who initiated the photo, Minnie shyly admitted, “It was me…” and burst into laughter.

Minnie continued, “As I was passing by, our eyes met. I said, ‘Hello,’ and Byeon Woo-seok thanked me first. Then I gathered my courage and asked, ‘If you have time later, could we take a photo together?’” Byeon Woo-seok graciously agreed, replying, “Yes, Yes Of course!”

Hyo-yeon Reacts (Capture). / Youtube Channel 'Hyo's Level Up'
Hyo-yeon Reacts (Capture). / Youtube Channel 'Hyo's Level Up'

Minnie shared how thrilled she was afterward, confessing, “After we took the photo, I kept looking at it and showed it off to my members, saying, ‘I took a picture with Seon-jae!’” Her adorable fan moment had everyone laughing.

Hyoyeon and Minnie also gushed over Lovely Runner, sharing how much they enjoyed the drama and expressing their heartfelt appreciation for it.

Excited Minnie (capture). / Youtube Channel 'Hyo's Level Up'
Excited Minnie (capture). / Youtube Channel 'Hyo's Level Up'

Meanwhile, Minnie made a successful solo debut with her first mini-album ‘HER’. Released on January 21, all seven tracks from the album charted on major domestic music platforms, including Melon, marking a strong start to her solo career.

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