Former 4Minute member Nam Ji-hyun has shared an update on her life as a Barre instructor!
On the 24th, a video titled “From Girl Group to Barre Instructor… Met the 4Minute leader senior who is living her second life | Chaoroom EP.25 Nam Ji-hyun” was uploaded to ChaoLu’s online channel, ‘Chaoroom’.
In the video, ChaoLu visited Nam Ji-hyun’s Barre shop for a chat. When ChaoLu asked, “Are you a ballet teacher now?”, Nam Ji-hyun clarified, “It’s not ballet, but Barre,” explaining that it is “a strength workout that combines ballet and Pilates set to music.”
When mentioned that many people likely recognize her as 4Minute’s Nam Ji-hyun while she runs her shop, Nam Ji-hyun revealed she’s been quite proactive. “At first, I handed out flyers to office workers to promote the shop, and they asked, ‘Are you from 4Minute?’ I told them, ‘Yes, I’m right here! Please come visit!'” ChaoLu related to this, saying, “That’s just like me. During live commerce broadcasts, if people ask, ‘Isn’t this Fiestar’s ChaoLu?’, I respond, ‘Yes! Thank you for joining the room. I am ChaoLu!'”
Nam Ji-hyun shared her thoughts on her transition, saying, “Being an idol is glamorous and wonderful, but that was a job for the stage. Now that we’re living in the real world, I don’t think we should stay trapped in that. That’s why I’m working so hard now.”
Nam Ji-hyun, who promoted with 4Minute until 2016, also worked as an actress. She revealed that her hobby during her downtime was collecting certifications. “I earned certifications in exercise-related fields like Pilates, Yoga, Flying Yoga, and children’s ballet. I realized I love staying active because I feel lethargic when I’m still.”
