LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin has opened up about her personal growth and reflections over the past year.
On March 17, Yunjin shared a heartfelt message on Weverse, beginning with the words, “I am not the same person I was a year ago.” She expressed how her preferences and perspectives have shifted, even though her daily life might not seem drastically different.
“I have a new favorite artist, and I enjoy a different kind of coffee than before. While my routines haven’t changed much, I find myself thinking in ways I never did before,” she wrote.
Reflecting on LE SSERAFIM’s recent three-part project, she described it as an “unforgettable experience in many ways.” She acknowledged both the immense joy and challenges she faced and emphasized the deep meaning of being able to share this moment with fans.
Throughout the past year, Yunjin admitted to constantly questioning herself: “How do we survive?” She explained that the definition of survival—continuing to exist despite hardship—was not always easy for her to embody.
“It would have been nice if simply existing felt easy, but no matter how much I tried, I rarely felt truly alive,” she confessed. Instead, she recalled waves of shame, doubt, jealousy, and emptiness that sometimes overwhelmed her. She described staying up late, scrolling through comments, feeling trapped in algorithms, and desperately searching for words of warmth.
“I remember the loneliness. I remember fearing that everything would fall apart. My small spark of a dream grew into an uncontrollable fire, and I felt like I was losing everything to it. I felt like I was dying—so how could this be called survival?”
Despite these struggles, Yunjin shared that she found meaning in letting go:
“The past year has taught me that survival is about accepting certain deaths. Building strength means enduring weakness. Gaining knowledge means acknowledging ignorance. Fighting to exist means allowing myself to fall apart.”
She cited a quote from Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke, “To have the answer, you must first live the questions.” This mindset helped her find her own answers through experience.
Yunjin emphasized her commitment to staying present and appreciating the small but meaningful moments—dinners with her members, phone calls with family, heartfelt letters from loved ones, and even sweat-stained practice room floors.
“All of these moments carry traces of love that refuses to give up. And that is the essence of this album.”
She also expressed gratitude for the experiences and emotions she encountered through ‘EASY,’ ‘CRAZY,’ and ’HOT’ and how they shaped her.
“I have faced countless versions of myself to meet the person I am today. I am not perfect, but I have learned how to stand my ground and find balance. I am stronger, wiser, and more capable of saying ‘I love you’ freely.”
Ending on a positive note, she said:
“I like who I am now. No, maybe I even love myself. And this orange hair actually suits me quite well... Pain Means Change—And That’s Beautiful.”
Yunjin concluded her message with a powerful statement:
“Those who dare to dream of love cannot pass through life unscathed. I now understand that, and I hold this truth close to my heart. If there’s one thing you take away from this letter, let it be this: If you are in pain, it means you are changing. And how beautiful and fascinating that is. No matter how I evolve in the future, I know I will love the person I become.”
Yunjin’s reflections come at a significant moment for LE SSERAFIM, who have been navigating both successes and challenges over the past year. Their 2023 Coachella performance received mixed reactions regarding their live vocal abilities, prompting leader Kim Chaewon to acknowledge areas for improvement during their ‘CRAZY’ showcase last August.
The group recently released their fifth mini-album, ‘HOT,’ on March 14th, and they continue to promote actively.
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