In a video posted on Sung Si Kyung’s YouTube channel SUNG SI KYUNG on July 16, Soyou joined fellow artists Jo Jazz and Lim Seulong for a relaxed conversation over drinks. When asked if she had watched the tangerine-themed drama set in Jeju, Soyou said, “I did, but I was a little disappointed,” prompting immediate teasing from the hosts.
Lim Seulong humorously warned, “We’re about to make a comeback,” and Sung Si Kyung joked, “Let’s cut this part,” before Soyou quickly clarified her comment. The disappointment wasn’t about the drama’s quality—it was about the lack of Jeju dialect usage.
As someone born in Jeju, Soyou explained she was looking forward to hearing more of the island’s unique speech, especially after enjoying how it was featured in Our Blues. “When I watched Our Blues, it was fun seeing people not understand the Jeju dialect—it was fun to interpret it. I wanted to do the same this time, but I couldn’t. (Of course) the drama itself was very enjoyable,” she shared.
Soyou, who moved to Seoul at the age of eight, has long embraced her Jeju roots. Her affectionate nickname “Jeju’s Girl” reflects her pride in her hometown identity, which made the drama’s linguistic choices all the more personal for her.
Meanwhile, Soyou marked her return to music on the same day with the release of her digital single “P.D.A.” (Public Display of Affection), adding to her legacy of sultry, expressive pop tracks.
From her honest cultural perspective to her musical comeback, Soyou continues to charm fans with her down-to-earth personality and strong sense of identity.