Jeongyeon suddenly shared her retirement plan on a variety show. Following the reveal, ONCEs reacted with surprise due to the idol's initiative and resolve to plan for her future.
On August 17, the newest episode of "Inspector" was released. The episode featured Olympic fencer Kim Jun Ho and TWICE's lead vocalist Jeongyeon. After the two celebrities got to know each other through a casual chat, Jeongyeon met the athlete's son, Eunwoo.
The episode showed the two having a tour of Kim Jun Ho's home. When reaching the playroom, Jeongyeon remarked that the room contained lots of toy cars. Kim Jun Ho replied that his son was really into heavy machinery nowadays.
This led Jeongyeon to confess her retirement plan, "I'm actually preparing to get a heavy machinery license myself."
"Really? Why?" Kim Jun Ho asked.
Jeongyeon replied, "I heard you can earn a lot of money after retirement."
Kim Jun Ho was taken aback, since TWICE is one of the best-selling groups in K-pop, and he wondered where Jeongyeon's retirement plan were coming from. "But aren't you already making a lot of money now?" he asked.
Jeongyeon gave a rational answer, saying that the future would always be unpredictable. "You might never know what might happen after retirement," the idol said before letting out a laugh.
In the YouTube video's comments and social media platform X (Twitter), fans were left amused by Jeongyeon's plan. Many expressed how random it was, while others praised the "ONE SPARK" singer for her foresight on her future and goals.
They also praised Jeongyeon for her commendable MC skills and genuine personality during the episode. Read their reactions below:
- "Jeongyeon working part-time in a cafe and thought of stopping training for it and now preparing to get a heavy machinery license. So cute."
- "Jeongyeon is such a good MC, between her and the editing there does not seem to be any awkward moments between the guests."
- "What a sight to behold seeing Jeongyeon with kids, I love it so much."
- "This is just the cutest show ever! Jeongyeon is a natural with this."
In other news, Jeongyeon appeared on the front cover of Harper's Bazaar Korea's March Issue. Aside from the idol's glamorous pictorial, she also took her time to answer a few questions. During the interview, Jeongyeon shared her thoughts regarding TWICE's future.
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Written by Israel Monte