[INTERVIEW] THE STAR - March 2021 (Mijoo)

Lovelyz's Mijoo whom we met after a year and 6 months after the first edition of <THE STAR> Star Editor. Her cheerful and positive energy rises vividly.

Q. <THE STAR>'s first star editor, Mijoo! How have you been?

A. Fortunately, so many people love me, so I'm having happy days.

Q. How was today's shoot that signals the arrival of spring?

A. I never thought that I'd look good in pastel colors. I discovered a new side of me during today's photoshoot. I found that, "So I have this kind of vibe too," and I had a fun photoshoot.

Q. Like the concept of this photoshoot, do you also laze around at home when you have no work?

A. I don't get out of bed when I have no work (Laughs). I don't even eat, and I play with my phone or watch movies on my laptop in bed.

Q. I think we can hear the sound of the coming spring now. How does Mijoo-ssi feel that spring is coming?

A. I feel it every time the people around me take off their padded jackets. I feel, "So spring has come for these people. It should be coming for me too."

Q. What do you want to do in the warm spring?

A. I want to walk under the warm sun. It's also been around 7-8 years since I've gone out to see the flowers. I want to go out and see the flowers while listening to music.

Q. You recently became the charming head of police investigation in variety show <Hangout With Yoo>.

A. I went for the filming and it was 100% a skit. It was a skit from start to finish. so it was so much fun. I really shamelessly acted, so everyone said that the atmosphere was very fun. Even after the filming was over, I was still into the skit and called my mom on the phone and said, "This is Detective Lee." (Laughs)

Q. Do you usually like dramas or movies about crime investigation?

A. Yes. I like detective novels and detective stories so I watch it. So to appear in a program about detectives, I had fun and was excited. If I appear in one again, you'll be able to see a more keen Mijoo.

Q. What kind of performance do you want to play in the Strong 3 Team?

A. I'm the youngest, but I don't look like the youngest. The concept was that I was a genius who graduated early from the police academy. So I want to cleverly show my side who can accurately pinpoints.

Q. You became the first king of ants in the investing variety show <The Three Ants>. Do you have your own investment principle?

A. I don't immediately sell [my stock] as soon as it falls. I just really hold it. I invested in credible stocks, so I shouldn't be swayed by those drops. They go up again in a few days. Everyone, the best way is to do it while not getting stressed out. Please don't get stressed and hold!

Q. Is there any other programs that the Variety King Mijoo wants to try?

A. My wish is to appear in programs like the old show <Family Outing> where we have an overnight stay, play games and do morning missions. I like programs that are done outside, so I thought, "What if I appear in programs where I go on a 2 days and 1 night trip?" a lot. My agency stopped me because of my bareface, but I'm really okay [with my bareface]. (Laughs)

Q. You're good in variety shows too, but you're also good at being an idol that you even covered Paul Kim's 'Empty' live not long ago. What do variety and music mean to you?

A. They're totally different. I show my real self on variety shows instead of my idol self, and I show a "wannabe" image as an idol on stage. I want to show a reversal charm with my performance, so I said to my agency, "I don't want to show me being funny on stage." Everyone, you won't be able to see the funny Mijoo on stage. (Laughs)

Q. What concept do you want to try in the future, no matter as a group or solo?

A. I want to try a strong concept. Bold and sexy. I want to try something with a funky vibe. Since I've been showing you my lovely side as Lovelyz for 7 years, my goal is to show you a mature Mijoo now.

Q. According to your members, you're a homebody. Please introduce Mijoo-ssi's life at home.

A. Once I wake up, I just idle around for 2 hours and clean up. Then I take a shower and lie down again and that is my life. (Laughs) My style is really actually resting when it's time to rest, so I'm passionate on stage and rest at home.

Q. Do you have any beauty tip to share with your fans as a former beauty program host?

A. I think your skin is what is the standard and what completes your beauty. A good skin makes your makeup look better. Cleansing is also very important. We wear masks these days, so our skin gets a lot more sensitive. When that happens, eat a lot of vitamins. Your inner beauty is important.

Q. You used to not have an Instagram account but you made a new account in January of this year. What does that mean?

A. I made it not for myself but for Lovelinus. My ID is 'Queen Chus'. (Laughs) My acquaintance laughed at it at first so I was like, "Should I delete it?" but I kept hearing [the name] and it was pretty. Isn't "Queen Chus" pretty? (Laughs)

Q. Do you tend to check fans' comments?

A. I try to check the comments on V Live a lot, but I don't read comments on other sites. I don't want to get my feelings hurt. I think it's better for me not to read them. I love you, Lovelinus!

Q. What's your source of your tireless beagleness?

A. I think it's possible because I'm Mijoo. I like people, doing activities, and also talking, so my energy is high when I meet people. I want to keep chatting. I have a makeup artist, and her energy is the same as mine. We talk so much that we talked for 2 hours and still have things to talk about the next day.

Q. Please tell us a word or saying that makes you feel good when hearing it.

A. Someone was sick/feeling hurt. The person next to them said, "Let's get some energy from Mijoo today." I thought, "I guess I have a good energy. I really have to give them energy." I'll give you a better energy from now on. (Laughs)

Q. What do you think is your real charm?

A. I'm very girly and a really great cook. I clean and I'm neater than I look. I've only been showing you my easy-going side so you'll be surprised by my girly side. All I have to do now is get married. (Laughs)

Q. I heard that you're actually a softie. What's your real name that other people don't know?

A. My eyes are full of tears. I cry often and I guess I have this anger inside of me. I have guts and I hate losing, so I don't cry, but I get so soft-hearted when I'm emotional. I'm the type to cry with someone when they cry. People like me are soft-hearted.

Q. Do you want to try to work in any other field someday?

A. Going to work on time. I want to try an office job where I go home on time. A job where I sit in front of the computer. I want to try something that is a complete opposite of what I do now.

Q. Your passion for acting, is it still going on?

A. I really want to try acting, but my wish now is to release a solo album. I still like the stage more than acting, so I'll realize my dream then I want to have an interest in acting next.

Q. What is your style when you love?

A. I'm the style to give everything, I can even give my heart and soul. (Laughs) When I have someone, I don't see anyone but them. My style is that once I date them, I tend to go with them for a very long time, but after breaking up with them, I will rest again for a long time.

Q. Are you the type to take care of people?

A. Yes. I feel awkward when I'm the one being taken care of. (Laughs) I want to do everything for the person I love.

Q. When is your happiest moment?

A. This moment right here. I feel the happiest with trivial things. I'm having very happy times these days. I hope it won't end. (Laughs)

Q. What's your concern these days?

A. I'm getting old and my waist hurts. I haven't danced to a single song but I'm out of breath. (Laughs) I want to show you a new side of me but I wonder what side of me are people curious of. If you have any side of me that you're curious of, please leave a comment under <THE STAR>'s Hatterview Youtube. I'll carefully check them. (Laughs)

Q. You're now in your 7th year. If you could think back to the moment you felt the proudest?

A. People asked me, "Mijoo, when are you debuting?" and I was the proudest to be able to say, "I've made my debut!" after the first showcase. I feel proud again after wrapping up a concert. There's always that feeling that I could've done better, but I feel proud while thinking, "I've done that too." I'm also proud now when I think, "I did a <THE STAR> photoshoot," and I'm living while being thankful for the little things.

Q. Do you have a plan and wish for this year?

A. I'll live as Mijoo who does her best. I'll be a tireless energizer. (Laughs) My wish is for Lovelyz to do another online concert. I want to release a solo album too, and I hope that a lot of people will love us Lovelyz.

Q. Finally, what do you want to say to <THE STAR> readers and your fans?

A. I wore a style that I've never tried before. I hope you'll view my new image prettily. Also, I hope we'll see each other again next time. (Laughs) And Lovelinus! Lovelyz is 7 years old now, so thank you for not going anywhere and always being by our side. I hope we'll be able to meet each other face-to-face in our next comeback. I love you, everyone.

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