South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo (송혜교) recently offered a rare glimpse into her true personality. While she appears composed, she privately cares deeply about others' opinions, often dwelling on a single word or reaction, leading her to overthink. She also confessed that alcohol sometimes makes her bolder, prompting her to speak her mind, only to be filled with regret the next day, metaphorically "kicking the blankets" in frustration.
On November 14, Song Hye-kyo appeared on the YouTube channel TteunTteun's (뜬뜬) web variety show, “Pinggyego” (핑계고), recording a segment titled “Retro is an Excuse” with actor Gong Yoo (공유). During the show, the two discussed their MBTI types and personalities. Gong Yoo revealed they share the same MBTI and asked her, "Do you dislike yourself? Do you like yourself? I like myself." Song Hye-kyo laughed, replying, "I hate MBTI and blood types. I'm A-type, INFJ, and it's really exhausting to live like this." Her candid remark drew laughter from the set, unexpectedly revealing her weariness with her own personality.
Discussing her usual personality, Song Hye-kyo admitted she is someone who "cannot pretend not to see something, even if I've seen it." She explained, "Sometimes I think, 'Just pretend you don't know,' and try to let it go, but in the end, I'll still call and tell the person directly, 'I don't think this is quite right.'"
Gong Yoo accurately pinpointed her personality, suggesting her "thought process is very complex," often worrying about things that might not even happen and simultaneously anticipating many different possibilities. Song Hye-kyo strongly agreed, confessing, "Because I'm always so concerned about what others think, and about those around me, sometimes I wish I could just express my feelings without overthinking, but it's really hard to do."
Especially after drinking, she finds it easier to let down her guard and express her emotions directly, but often regrets it afterward. Song Hye-kyo laughed as she revealed, "Sometimes after a little drink, I feel good and become braver, so I express my true feelings. But after saying it, I start kicking the blankets." She further admitted that she often finds herself re-evaluating, "Did I say too much?" and "Why did I say that?" She even gets startled by her own frankness at the time.
Beyond overthinking, Song Hye-kyo also confessed she is very afraid of being misunderstood. She said, "The other person might not be thinking that much and is just living their life as usual, but I'll be at home thinking, 'Does he think this way?' 'Should I give him some time?'" She explained that she often exhausts herself by being too considerate of others. "The other person's personality is inherently different from mine. Maybe they don't want to talk right now, or maybe they're busy with their own things and can't reply to my message."
Despite this, she can't help but play out various scenarios in her mind: "Is this friend not replying because they're in a bad mood?" After a round of thoughts, she then reassures herself: "It's probably just because they're busy."
Song Hye-kyo's rare, heartfelt confession revealed a previously unseen side of her to many. Always putting others first and fearing misunderstandings, she often finds herself alone in her worries, leading fans to exclaim, "So even the goddess overthinks so much in private."
Meanwhile, Song Hye-kyo is set to reunite with Gong Yoo in the upcoming Netflix series “The Strongest” (working title), penned by screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung (노희경) and directed by Lee Yoon-jung (이윤정). The drama is set against the backdrop of the Korean entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s, depicting the stories of figures active during that era. Song Hye-kyo will portray the character Min-ja (민자), taking on a new role different from her previous works.
