Na Yeong-seok reveals quitting daily drinking habit; Seventeen members relate

PD Na Yeong-seok revealed his experience of quitting alcohol for a period after becoming wary of his own repetitive drinking habits. He explained that after finishing work, he used to drink soju and beer as a habit, but at some point, he began to wonder, 'Is this okay?' This led him to stop drinking and reflect on his drinking patterns. Members of Seventeen also shared similar experiences, creating a sense of empathy.

On the 18th, a video titled 'Jeonghan, Welcome~' was released on the YouTube channel channel fullmoon. On this day, Na PD sat down for a conversation accompanied by alcohol with Seventeen members Jeonghan, DK, Mingyu, and Joshua, revealing his drinking habits and his experience of quitting.

During the conversation, Na PD stated that while he is not a heavy drinker, the frequency of his drinking was high. He said, "I can't drink well, but I drink too much. After work, I'd have half a bottle of soju, or if there's no one to drink with, one or two cans of beer. But I did that every day."

Rather than the amount consumed, the part he perceived as a problem was the frequency of doing it "every day." He explained that as seeking alcohol became a sort of routine to wrap up his daily work, he eventually began to check his own drinking patterns.

Na PD recalled, "One day, I thought, 'I shouldn't do this, am I perhaps in a serious situation?' So I decided I shouldn't drink for a while, and once I stopped, I was able to stay away from it."

He added, "I guess it wasn't a serious addiction," suggesting he felt relieved after realizing he could control it.

However, his remarks were not meant as a self-diagnosis of whether he had a medical "addiction," but rather a personal account of feeling a sense of caution regarding a repetitive daily habit and checking his lifestyle pattern by attempting to quit for a certain period. In reality, whether a drinking problem exists is not judged solely by the amount or frequency, but must be comprehensively evaluated by factors such as the ability to control drinking and its impact on daily life.

As Na PD shared his experience relatively calmly, the Seventeen members also shared similar drinking habits.

Jeonghan explained his own case, saying, "I was like that too." He added, "I like drinking with meals. Since I don't like getting drunk, I just have half a bottle of alcohol while eating." This means he prefers a form of drinking where he enjoys a small amount with a meal rather than drinking for the purpose of getting intoxicated.

Mingyu also revealed that his drinking style has changed from the past to the present. He said, "In the past, I liked getting drunk while eating delicious food, but lately, I've come to like drinking with meals. I don't like getting very drunk, so I drink half a bottle of soju or a can of beer, just like [the] hyung."

What was commonly revealed in the conversation of the three was a preference for drinking relatively small amounts with meals rather than "drinking until drunk." However, even if one perceives the amount as small, it can become a solidified repetitive habit, making Na PD's motivation to check his lifestyle pattern meaningful.

In particular, the production site for broadcasts often involves irregular schedules and long working hours, including filming, editing, meetings, and talent management. Na PD has also handled busy schedules while producing variety programs for a long time, and it seems that the method of wrapping up the day with a drink after work had naturally become established.

The motivation for him to decide to quit drinking was not a grand event, but a small question he asked himself. The question 'Is it okay to keep drinking like this?' arose, and he decided to try not drinking for a while. He explained that he was actually able to stop drinking afterward, and this served as an opportunity to look back at his drinking habits.

Na PD's confession drew interest because it was a story about a "habit" that anyone can experience in daily life, rather than a special incident. Actions considered light, such as a drink after work or a small amount of alcohol with a meal, can become part of a lifestyle pattern if repeated. The important thing is not just the amount of alcohol consumed, but reflecting on whether one can control it and how drinking affects daily life.

The conversation between Na PD and the Seventeen members drew attention in that it showed how each person perceives their own drinking habits rather than making the act of drinking itself a problem. Na PD chose to stop by being wary of his daily drinking, while Jeonghan and Mingyu stated they prefer light drinking with meals over getting drunk.

On this day, the "drinking stories" that are commonly consumed as material for laughter in variety programs led to a conversation about reflecting on lifestyle habits. Na PD's honest experience and the empathy of the Seventeen members left a scene that encourages one to check their own drinking patterns rather than simply overlooking daily habits.