Idol-Turned-Actress Says She Became Depressed Comparing Herself To Others And Feeling “Past Her Prime”

How did she overcome it?

Baby V.O.X member-turned-actress Yoon Eun Hye candidly opened up about the psychological struggles she experienced from comparing her glamorous past with her present.

Baby V.O.X’s Yoon Eun Hye | @y1003_grace/Instagram

In her latest YouTube video, the former K-Pop sensation addressed her subscribers’ concerns. In particular, she deeply empathized with a fan who shared, “Every time I look at social media, I end up comparing myself to others, and it’s painful.”

She, too, admitted that she’s not free from the feeling either—especially when she sees other celebrities in their primes.

I wasn’t completely free from those feelings either. When I saw other people’s glamorous lives on social media, I would think, ‘Oh, I used to get invited by that brand too,’ or ‘My life used to be like this too.’ When those thoughts came up, I felt so small and like I had no influence anymore, which made me feel depressed.

— Yoon Eun Hye

However, Yoon Eun Hye revealed that she has since overcome those feelings and developed a new outlook on life. She shared, “At some point, I decided not to dwell on the glory of the past,” adding, “There are so many things to be grateful for in my life now, and I’ve learned to enjoy a sense of ease and to love myself in ways I couldn’t before.”

Everyone lives at their own pace and in their own way, so it’s important to focus on yourself. Instead of comparing, I hope you take time to find things in your life right now to be grateful for.

— Yoon Eun Hye

Yoon Eun Hye originally debuted as a member of the first-generation idol group Baby V.O.X and rose to top-star status through hit K-Dramas such as Princess Hours and Coffee Prince.

Yoon Eun Hye as the female lead in “Princess Hours” | MBC

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