Kang So-Yeon from Netflix’s viral dating reality TV show, Single’s Inferno, is basically good at everything. The CEO, influencer, athlete, model, and ex-K-pop group member had us absolutely starstruck as soon as we saw her on our screens. Let’s be real, she’s our #girlcrush forever.
In case you’re stuck in 2020 and haven’t watched everyone’s latest reality TV obsession, Single’s Inferno, then we’ll break it down for you. Similar to Too Hot to Handle, the series takes 8 singles to a secluded island where they need to mingle and hopefully find their ❤️match❤️.
While Kang So-Yeon’s journey was a rough one at the beginning of the series, she coupled up with Oh Jin-taek at the end. We were lucky enough to interview Kang So-Yeon to ask her ~all~ the pressing Single’s Inferno questions.
Scroll down below to read our interview with Kang So-Yeon…
Cosmo ME: How has your life changed after Single’s Inferno?
Kang So-Yeon: I’m just really really grateful that I have fans around the world. I’ve been learning English, Spanish, and Portuguese so that I can create opportunities to work outside of Korea as well.
C: What were 3 things that surprised you from being on Single’s Inferno?
KS: The scale of production (e.g., getting on a helicopter to go to a luxury suite and order all the room service you want – previously unseen in Korean shows,) the emotional fluctuation and level of concentration contestants showed during the short 10 days while on the island. And finally, not being able to drink water or listen to music on a hot summer day (40 degrees celsius!)
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C: What were 3 life lessons you learnt after Single’s Inferno?
KS: People can interpret the same situation very differently, so it’s best to accept these diverse perspectives. Secondly, you can’t survive alone. And third: happiness isn’t far away.
C: How do you balance your public personality and being a CEO?
KS: This has always been a tough challenge for me. I’m always looking for a way to protect my own well-being while also not harming others.
It’s important to keep things simple, be clear about your intentions, and be kind. Things don’t always work out in the way or at the time you want, but always try your best and never lose that side of you.
C: What are your favourite skincare products?
KS: Right now I’m using a brand called Wishtrend. The brand started out on YouTube by addressing issue-prone skin types, so I think their products work really well for a diverse audience. It’s a Korean brand but took off first globally!
C: How did you go from being a K-pop idol to starting your own business?
KS: I worked hard for 5 years to release an album but because of issues my agency was going through, I couldn’t release anything. I left the agency afterward and did everything on my own for three years, driving to places without a manager or a stylist. From indie movies, modeling photo shoots, and web dramas to TV show hosting – I barely got any time to sleep and my body started giving into the stress. So I took off to the States with my sister (who is also my best friend) and just traveled and worked out a lot, happily spending the savings I had from working so hard.
When I came back, I started wondering “why doesn’t Korea have great boxing gyms?” That’s how we started working on the business. It was our first entrepreneurial attempt and the business has been doing well for 4 years, so I’m very grateful.
I wasn’t able to show you everything about me on Single’s Inferno, which is why I’m going to focus on revealing different sides of Kang So-Yeon in my future endeavors. So stay tuned!
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