Seo Hyun-jin Apologizes After Mentioning Lee Soo-man on 'Cold Interview'

Former SM Entertainment actress Seo Hyun-jin recently made headlines during her appearance on the YouTube channel 'Ililchil' in the episode titled 'Is Seo Hyun-jin the Guest or the Sister? ...Sister? | EP.27 Seo Hyun-jin Edition' released on November 21, 2024.

During the interview, host Dex brought up the term '수박상' (watermelon face), asking Seo if she was not famously known as the 'original SM face.' Seo responded, expressing her initial confusion about the term, saying, "I didn't know what '수박상' meant at first. I thought it referred to something like a juicy face."

When Dex inquired further about the meaning of '수박상,' Seo clarified, "Isn't it the 'applause face' that refers to Lee Soo-man? That's how I understood it." Dex then confirmed, reading from the production notes, that it indeed referred to Lee Soo-man's 'applause face.'

Upon realizing the implication, Seo quickly apologized, saying, "I referred to him as '수만' (Soo-man), but if you call him 'teacher,' what does that make me? I'm sorry, teacher!"

This light-hearted moment has sparked discussions among fans and viewers, showcasing Seo Hyun-jin's candid personality and her respectful acknowledgment of her former label head.