Song Hye Kyo: "I will never release photos of my chubby childhood"

Actress Song Hye Kyo is once again drawing attention online after candidly sharing an anecdote about significant weight gain during her childhood, revealing that there are "photos I will never release." Her calm demeanor and human side are being re-examined, drawing continuous interest from fans.

Recently, a post titled "What kind of photos is Song Hye Kyo talking about?" was uploaded to an online community, bringing renewed attention to her past appearance on the YouTube channel "Vivetv." In the video, Song revealed her unpretentious charm, which is rarely seen, by speaking openly about her school days and life before her debut alongside entertainers Song Eun-i and Kim Sook.

During the broadcast, Song Eun-i remarked, "I wondered at what point we stopped contacting each other so frequently," to which Kim Sook jokingly responded, "Did you perhaps make a mistake while drinking?" turning the scene into a sea of laughter.

In response, Song recalled, "Song Eun-i unnie was the first person to teach me how to drink," adding, "When I turned twenty after graduating high school, she told me, 'Try having a glass of beer,'" which drew laughter from the cast.

The conversation naturally shifted to stories from her childhood. When asked if she knew she was pretty from a young age, Song revealed an unexpected anecdote.

She stated, "When I was young, I was actually too thin," explaining, "Around first or second grade in elementary school, my mother gave me herbal medicine to help me eat well, and after that, I suddenly gained a lot of weight."

She brought laughter to the room by recalling, "The lady next door saw me and said, 'Oh, you were so pretty, but you gave all your good looks away to your daughter.'" The cast could not hide their laughter at the combination of her unadorned childhood episode and her characteristic calm way of speaking.

Song continued, "If you look at the photos taken back then, I am really chubby," explaining, "Because of the weight, my facial features don't look as distinct as they do now."

When Kim Sook asked, "Have those photos ever been released on the internet?" Song replied with a determined expression, "No. The photos are at home, but I do not release them." She added, "I might show them privately to people close to me," drawing more laughter.

As the video spreads again, online reactions include, "I can still feel her human charm even now," "I'm even more curious about her childhood photos," "Her honest way of speaking is unexpected," "I love how she talks about these memories so comfortably even after becoming a global actress," and "It's likable to see her talk about her own 'dark history' so pleasantly."

Since her debut, Song has enjoyed widespread popularity not only in Korea but throughout Asia through numerous representative works such as the dramas "Autumn in My Heart," "All In," "Descendants of the Sun," and "The Glory." Having established herself as a representative Korean actress by proving her stable acting skills and unrivaled presence in every work, she continues to exert steady influence in the advertising and fashion industries as well as through her acting.

The resurgence of this video provides fans with a different kind of joy by once again showing the ordinary childhood memories and easygoing personality behind the glamorous star.