Seo In-young has looked back on her peak years, recalling the demanding schedule she maintained at the height of her career.
On April 21, tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ released a preview of its upcoming episode featuring Seo In-young on its official YouTube channel. In the clip, she revisits her peak period around 2008, when she was actively appearing on multiple programs, including ‘We Got Married’ and ‘Seo In-young’s KAIST,’ while promoting her hit song ‘Cinderella.’
During that time, her distinctive style and public persona — including the “Choco Mushroom” haircut and “New-Item Girl” image — gained widespread attention and influenced trends in fashion and pop culture.
When host Yoo Jae-suk asked about her schedule, Seo responded, “I really was [busy]. If you asked me to go back, I couldn’t. But they’re precious memories I’m grateful for.” She added that she often slept only two hours a day while juggling filming and promotional activities.
She explained that filming ‘Seo In-young’s KAIST’ required constant studying, saying she was told she could be removed from the show if she did not keep up. At the same time, she was also participating in ‘We Got Married’ and attending multiple events. She noted that on some days, she handled up to eight schedules.
Seo also described the pace of her daily life at the time, including instances where she traveled by helicopter between commitments. She said the workload left her little time to fully process her popularity or enjoy the moment.
The preview also touched on her earnings during that period, with Seo sharing that she earned approximately KRW 10 billion at the height of her activities.
Seo In-young’s appearance on ‘You Quiz on the Block’ will air on the 22nd at 8:45 p.m.