Ben reveals why she hesitated to return: "I was afraid of the world's gaze"... Solji's heartfelt encouragement

Singer Ben revealed her honest feelings regarding the psychological pressure she felt ahead of her comeback and the trajectory of her life that has changed due to childcare.

In a video from TV CHOSUN's 'All By Myself', singer Ben and Solji met to share their recent news. In the released video, Ben shared her daily life balancing childcare and work, while also pouring out the worries she experienced ahead of her long-awaited musical activities.

"I was afraid of the world's gaze"... The fear felt before the comeback

Ben confessed that she had great fear regarding the public's gaze before deciding to make her comeback. In the video, Ben spoke about standing on stage again amidst a changed life environment after childbirth, saying, "The fear of standing in front was quite large." In particular, she revealed that she struggled between her changed self and her professional identity, stating, "I had fear thinking about how people would view me."

Looking back on last year, she recalled, "Last year was the hardest." However, having passed through those difficult times, she conveyed a sense of composure gained from experiencing various ups and downs, saying she now has a mindset of, "What could be harder than this?"

Solji's support: "I am proud of both your responsibility as a mother and your professional side"

Solji, who was present, sincerely welcomed Ben's comeback and offered encouragement. Solji mentioned feeling "moved" while watching Ben sing, saying, "It looks so good to see you singing after such a long time."

Solji also mentioned Ben's changed circumstances. Supporting Ben's path, Solji said, "Seeing you fulfilling your responsibilities as a mother while also working hard professionally made me feel moved, both feeling sorry for you as a friend and feeling proud of you as an older sister." In response, Ben expressed gratitude to the fans who waited for her ballads.

Between childcare and work, the changed weight of life

In the video, Ben showed her daily life, which has changed due to childcare, without reservation. She revealed the hardships of childcare, describing a busy situation where she couldn't even eat properly while taking care of the child. Ben explained the change in identity felt after becoming a parent, mentioning, "After having the baby and saying 'I'll be back soon' (to return for the comeback), it felt like I had become alone again."