Actress Go Youn-jung candidly addressed the intense anxiety and near-panic she experienced during past award ceremonies, capturing viewers’ attention with her honesty.

On the February 22nd episode of MBC’s variety show Manitto Club, cast members Jung Hae-in, Go Youn-jung, Kim Do-hoon, Park Myung-soo, and Hong Jin-kyung began the process of becoming each other’s “manitto” (secret guardian) without knowing each other's identities.

During the broadcast, Go Youn-jung remarked, “This is really interesting. I’m surrounded by people I’m meeting for the first time,” sharing her thoughts on the unfamiliar situation. She added, “When I’m with friends, I joke around a lot, but I tend to be shy in other settings.”

The production crew then brought up moments from public events where Go Youn-jung seemed visibly nervous. With a smile, she responded, “I don’t get nervous anymore. I’ve overcome that.” She elaborated, “I recently did more than ten hours of promotional activities. After that, I feel like I can handle it now,” displaying a more relaxed and confident demeanor.

Previously, Go Youn-jung made headlines last April for her anxious expression at the photo wall of the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. Her tense appearance amidst the camera flashes sparked concern among fans online.

Later, during an appearance on the web variety show Salon Drip, she explained the situation, saying, “A lot of people expressed concern. That was only my second time attending an award ceremony in my life.” She continued, “The first one was the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and I was really nervous then too. It was night, and the camera flashes made it hard to see the audience.”

Go Youn-jung added, “I just thought, ‘As long as I don’t trip over the red carpet, I’ll be fine.’ I even had dreams about falling,” candidly revealing the pressure she felt at the time.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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