A past truth about Girl's Day's Ji In pushing Wonder Girls' Sohee aside and snagging first place in an ulzzang (pretty face) competition is becoming a hot topic. Back in 2004, SM Entertainment sponsored the 8th Best Jjang Competition. Ji In participated in this competition when she was a 6th grader in elementary school and won 1st place for the 'appearance jjang' category. Sohee followed behind with 2nd place. The winner for the overall competition was SNSD's Taeyeon, who won 1st place for the 'singing jjang' category. Through an interview with dongA.com, Ji In revealed:

"I participated in the SM Best Jjang Competition when I was in 6th grade of elementary school. At that time, Sohee sunbae and Taeyeon sunbae participated as well." "I was lucky to have won 1st place in the 'appearance jjang' category. Sohee sunbae followed behind with second place." "I danced to Cha Cha Cha while Sohee sunbae wore a light green hat and danced to the Tadpole Song"