Jin-kyung, "My career high was being a plus-size model during my London days"... The confidence given by living abroad

Former model Jin-kyung reminisced about her past life in London, United Kingdom, and the career changes she experienced during that process. In a video from the YouTube channel 'Bap Eun-young', Jin-kyung mentioned her time working as a plus-size model in London and identified that period as the career high of her life.

"Working as a plus-size model in London, the career high of my life"

In the conversation within the video, Jin-kyung looked back on her experience of leaving for the United Kingdom in 2019 at the age of twenty-nine. She revealed that she chose a working holiday to gain experience at the time, but did not expect to meet a man locally and even get married. Particularly in terms of her career, Jin-kyung mentioned the moment she felt a great sense of achievement while working as a plus-size model during her stay in London. Jin-kyung expressed that period as the peak of her life, saying, "I worked as a plus-size model in London. At that time, I really thought I had reached my absolute career high." She continued, alongside her current status as an honorary British citizen, to convey the meaning that life's career highs can be unpredictable.

Confidence built through independence and small achievements abroad

Jin-kyung said that the experience of leaving South Korea and living alone in a foreign country gave her great confidence. She explained that the process of having to solve everyday problems by herself in an unfamiliar environment—such as how to pay taxes or how to top up a bus or transportation card—helped her grow. Mentioning the experience of having to do everything alone while knowing nothing, Jin-kyung explained that this series of small achievements became the foundation that made her who she is. This aligns with her experience of directly managing water and utility bills while residing in Hong Kong, suggesting that independence in a foreign land became a turning point in her life.

The unpredictable flow of life and the importance of communication

Jin-kyung mentioned that "there are fun aspects to life that are unpredictable," noting that the joy of life lies in unpredictable moments. It is a perspective that unexpected events lead life, just as past choices created her current self. Additionally, mentioning her past experience as an influencer, she also talked about the importance of communication. Jin-kyung cited examples of influencers who worked in the fashion field and had many followers but failed because they did not communicate, such as not replying to comments, noting that it is difficult to maintain a relationship if communication with fans does not occur.