Ex-K-Pop Star Recalls Director's 'Ugly Bitch' Insult

Nam Jihyun, who rose to fame with the K-pop group 4Minute, shared a distressing on-set experience from her early acting career. While filming a Korean drama, the camera director demeaned her by calling her an 'ugly bitch.' Jihyun recounted her response, initially attempting to defuse the situation with humor. The director subsequently apologized, admitting he had mistaken her for a less-known actress and was testing her resilience.

After her time with 4Minute, which disbanded in 2016, Jihyun pursued an acting career, appearing in over a dozen dramas and several films. She has since shifted her focus entirely, now working as a Pilates instructor and owning a studio frequented by celebrities. This revelation comes as her former bandmate, Hyuna, recently made headlines for collapsing on stage due to health issues exacerbated by extreme dieting.