“Do you think it will last forever?” Hyoyeon asked Chaeyoung, who is in her 9th year.

"How long must I live like this?" Hyoyeon confesses the weight of being an idol

Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation, now in her 19th year since debut, revealed the true feelings she had hidden behind the glamorous stage. On the MBC entertainment program 'Where Is My Home' broadcast on the 16th, Hyoyeon shared her recent status as she enjoys a new heyday in the entertainment industry with her 'Hyoryusu' character.

During the broadcast, Hyoyeon replied to Kim Sook's question, "I think I've let go of a lot." She confessed that in the past, there were times when she suppressed herself to the point of feeling frustrated, thinking, "How long must I live like this?" She honestly shared her feelings of having suppressed herself under the pressure of having to show a perfect image.

Regarding her role as a main vocalist, she led the atmosphere with her characteristic cheerful and humble attitude, saying, "It's too embarrassing to say I've seized the main vocalist role." When Jang Dong-min joked that she should be hanging out with the Hyoryusu members, she wittily retorted, "It's better to hear that I'm a trendsetter alone."

The conversation continued with stories about dormitory life. Hyoyeon answered, "Sometimes I'm alone in the dorm, and sometimes the members come and go." She then drew laughter by stating that the reason she doesn't want to live with her younger sibling is, "We get along well, but I feel like they would spend my money as they please."

"Prepare while you have mental and physical energy" Advice to a junior in her 9th year

The highlight of the broadcast was the advice given by 19-year veteran Hyoyeon to Chaeyoung of fromis_9, a junior in her 9th year. Hyoyeon reminisced about her own time when she was in her 9th year. She said that at that time, as group activities were somewhat winding down, she actually felt the most anxious.

She shared her feelings at the time, saying, "I worried a lot about my future, like whether I should continue this work, do solo activities, or become a DJ." She then advised Chaeyoung, "I hope you take plenty of time for self-development while you still have sufficient mental and physical energy." It was a message that instead of thinking current popularity will last forever, one needs time to prepare for various possibilities.

When Jang Dong-min teased, "You sound like you're saying it feels like it will last forever," Hyoyeon immediately responded, "Hey, do you think it will last forever?" making the set burst into laughter.

The changing K-pop industry and Hyoyeon's path

The popular culture industry has fast-changing trends and a short generational turnover cycle. Many idols expand their scope of activity into various fields such as group and individual activities, acting, variety shows, music producing, and business to prepare for their 'second career.' Hyoyeon is an example that demonstrates this change. Based on her activities with Girls' Generation, she has built her own territory in various fields including DJing, variety shows, and performances. Her recent unadorned wit and human charm shown in variety shows demonstrate that Hyoyeon is proving her other possibilities.

"I feel like they would spend my money as they please" Hyoyeon reveals the distance between her and her sibling

When asked about dormitory life during the broadcast, Hyoyeon answered, "Sometimes I'm alone in the dorm, and sometimes the members come and go."

She also revealed her honest feelings regarding her relationship with her younger sibling. She made the set burst into laughter by saying, "I have one younger sibling, but I don't want to live with them because we get along well, but I feel like they would spend my money as they please."