On August 8, SOYA spoke about being called 'Kim Jong-kook's niece' before her own name, and her reaction to Kim Jong-kook and Hong Jin Young's suspicious relationship during an interview with a magazine 'bnt'.
She said, "I went through a tough time because many people were making hurtful comments. They said that I was using my uncle to gain fame."
She continued, "But I believe that they won't say that to me anymore if more people start to support me. The only solution to this issue is to just work hard on the things I do."
She answered, "A lot of people actually have asked me about this, but I honestly don't know much about it. Uncle Jong-kook is quite reserved and inexpressive, so I personally think that he'll make a good couple with someone who has a loving and bright personality."
(Lee Narin, Credit= 'sbs_runningman_sbs' Instagram, GH Entertainment, Maroo Entertainment)
(SBS Star)