Netizens were happy yet worried.
Koreaboo
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A former girl group member has garnered attention online after unexpectedly exposing her new career.
Former 4Minute member Jeon Jiyoon revealed her current status as a web novel writer, “I was active as a singer, and now I am working as a web novel writer.”
She added, “I kept my work as a web novel writer a secret, so people didn’t know, but they reached out to me. This is my first time appearing on a broadcast as a web novel writer.”
She confessed, “I am a die-hard fan, but this is my first time appearing on a show as a writer, so I am excited. I am such a huge fan, so it’s crazy to see people I’ve only ever seen through the media. I just want ot have a fun chat today.”
She also revealed that Solo Leveling was the web novel that got her into the fandom.
Web novels offer the fun of an experience. Short-form content delivers strong stimulation quickly, but when reading web novels, people interpret even the same sentence differently.
— Jeon Jiyoon
Regarding the reason for becoming a web novel writer, she stated, “I used to just enjoy reading them, but then I thought, ‘What if I tried writing one myself?’ The government was offering a free academy program, so I applied. I had an interview, passed, became an outstanding student, signed a writer contract, and made my debut.”
Jeon Jiyoon, who is active in secret using a pen name, added, “When I thought about whether revealing my identity would be good for me, I didn’t think so, so I haven’t been able to disclose it.”
While excited for her new career, many expressed worry and hoped she would never reveal her pen name.
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- “So amazing! But I hope she never reveals her writer name. If she does, a lot of trolls and psychopaths are going to be after her.”
- “Don’t ever expose your pen name. I hope people don’t try to find her either.”
- “Never reveal your pen name.”
- “I’m curious, but it’s only right to not expose it.”
- “Don’t expose it now…write some more projects and share it maybe later.”