In a candid and viral-worthy reveal, Secret member-turned-actress Jeon Hyo-sung opened up about her long hiatus and the gritty road to her comeback, admitting she was "forced to rest" due to agency issues.
On June 18, Jeon appeared on broadcaster Jang Young-ran’s YouTube channel, where Jang visited Jeon’s home to catch up on her life and hear the behind-the-scenes story of her return.
Jeon first gave a relaxed tour of her home, sharing slices of everyday life. From her dieting tips to her favorite pajamas and sentimental interior touches, she held nothing back, reconnecting with fans up close for the first time in a while.
When asked about her recent life, she carefully addressed her time away. Jeon recalled, "There were some issues with my agency, so I was forced to take a break," reflecting on the period when she had to halt activities. She added, "I often wondered, 'If I don’t work in entertainment, what else can I do?'"
But the hiatus wasn’t just a full stop. Spending a lot of time with family made her reflect on herself, and she kept challenging herself—she even earned a pet care manager certification. "I spent a lot of time with my family and got a certification related to companion animals," she said.
She also revealed what pulled her back to the stage. "Since the year before last, I’ve wanted to sing so badly," Jeon shared. "So I started preparing to come back." Even after a long break, music ultimately moved her to return.
Jeon discussed Secret’s reunion as well. On this day, she returned as Secret with Jung Hana and new member Yebin, releasing the special mini album 'Secret Flavor'—the group’s first comeback in about 12 years. Regarding Yebin’s addition, Jeon explained, "I also had a debut fall through once before I finally debuted with Secret. I wanted to find someone who, like me, had been waiting for that chance."
At the end, Jeon shared her heartfelt thoughts on the comeback: "It took a lot of courage to promote as Secret again. I hope you’ll watch over us kindly and cheer us on."
Jeon Hyo-sung debuted with Secret in 2009 and has remained active as a soloist and actress.