Ha Joo-yeon, formerly of the group Jewelry, has shared her life as an ordinary office worker after leaving her glamorous celebrity days behind, as well as her strong friendship with fellow Jewelry member Seo In-young.
On the 15th, a video titled “The Reason Why Seo In-young Didn’t Appear on Jewelry Ha Joo-yeon’s ‘Changed for the Better’ | Single Life ep.05” was uploaded to the YouTube channel ‘안녕한샘요’.
In the video, Ha Joo-yeon caught attention with her humble appearance, commuting via public transportation. Using the subway, she brought laughs by showing off her Climate Card, saying, “I take the subway everyday.” She also displayed her bubbly charm by naturally mixing English into her speech, saying things like “I can’t be late” and “I’ll go straight and then turn right.”
Currently working as a manager at a French kitchenware showroom, Ha Joo-yeon shared a funny behind-the-scenes story about her job search. She honestly revealed, “I submitted my profile to Albamon and JobKorea. But since I didn’t have any ID photos, I used my celebrity profile pictures.” During her lunch break, she showed the struggles of a real-life employee, visiting a sundae gukbap restaurant alone while carefully considering cost-effectiveness, noting that “it’s expensive if the meal price exceeds 10,000 won.”
The highlight of the video was a phone call with Jewelry member Seo In-young. Ha Joo-yeon added more laughter by saying, “Unnie is very busy these days, so I’ll try calling her first.”
Once connected, Ha Joo-yeon cutely complained about not being cast in Seo In-young’s YouTube content. To this, Seo In-young shared her heartfelt sincerity, saying, “I haven’t called you because you don’t have time. I’m doing that to respect your life.” She added, “I really want to support you for finding work and doing it diligently. Whether it turns into porridge or rice, we are all family within Jewelry.”
The conversation naturally shifted to blind dates. When Seo In-young advised her to “go for it (marriage) even if you just go on a date,” Ha Joo-yeon revealed her ideal type, saying, “I like smart men. I like people who exercise a lot and take care of themselves, but they must have a good personality.” Seo In-young promised to set her up on a blind date.
After work, Ha Joo-yeon visited a furniture store to pick out a gift for her parents for Parents’ Day. While carefully examining sofas and beds, she turned back after worrying about prices that exceeded her budget. She encouraged herself, saying, “It’s not because of the price. It just makes me feel like I should work harder.” She added, “In 10 years, I’ll be around 50. I think I’ll still be working hard then. And I think I’ll be rich. So let’s just endure a bit more, work a bit more, and make a lot of money.”
Finally, when asked about the possibility of a Jewelry reunion in 10 years, she wondered, “Will my body be able to dance then?” However, she brought joy by perfectly performing the choreography for Jewelry’s hit song ‘Baby One More Time’ on the spot in the street.
Netizens reacted with amusement, commenting, “Cast this sister on ‘I Live Alone’,” “She’s so likable,” “Is Jewelry reviving with Seo In-young?”, “She’s like Oh My Girl’s Mimi,” “Her fashion and way of speaking are amazing,” and “It’s so great to see her living a healthy life without being tainted even as she gets older.”
