OSEN DB.Son Ye-jin Opens Up About Expressing Affection
South Korean actress Son Ye-jin recently confessed that despite her deep affection for people around her, she actually struggles when it comes to expressing it. On September 21, 2026, the LIFEPLUS digital show ‘Laple Weekly HOT & NEW ep.29 – Scandal’ featured the main cast of the upcoming project ‘Scandal’โSon Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nanaโsharing honest thoughts.
The Secret to Winning Hearts on Set
During the episode, the three stars discussed their personal secrets to captivating people’s hearts. Ji Chang-wook emphasized the importance of earning the trust of co-workers on set, stating that his only method is pure sincerity. In a playful exchange, Son Ye-jin joked that she never felt his sincerity, to which Ji Chang-wook humorously replied that he failed to steal her heart. Meanwhile, Nana praised Ji Chang-wook’s tireless positive attitude on set.
Why Son Ye-jin Stays Focused on Acting
Explaining her side, Son Ye-jin shared that her difficulty in expressing affection stems from a heavy sense of responsibility toward her acting. She admitted she is often too consumed with trying not to disappoint the staff, directors, and junior actors to look around and care for others properly. Ji Chang-wook reassured her by describing her as the pillar and core of the project, someone he could genuinely rely on. Realizing this, Son Ye-jin expressed her belated love and gratitude to the staff and fellow actors. To recap, Son Ye-jin married fellow actor Hyun Bin in 2022 and welcomed a son the same year, balancing her stellar career in South Korea with her family life.
