On July 13, YouTube channel “Psick Univ” released a video titled “Annie, Tarzzan and Bailey from ALLDAY PROJECT Ask How to Go Viral”, featuring the three idols known for their wit and charisma.
During the episode, host Lee Yong-joo cheekily asked Annie, “What’s the biggest amount you’ve ever received as New Year’s cash?” Annie, daughter of Shinsegae chairwoman Chung Yoo-kyung and granddaughter of Shinsegae Group’s general chairwoman Lee Myung-hee, tried to sidestep the question, replying cautiously, “I’ve never been in Korea during Lunar New Year. I was always in New York, so I haven’t spent that holiday with my family.”
But co-host Jung Jae-hyung followed up with a more detailed question, “Still, you must’ve received some kind of allowance—was it in won, dollars, or gift cards?”
Eventually, Annie admitted, “I got it as living expenses… in dollars.” Her honest yet humorous response drew laughter from the hosts and fans alike.
ALLDAY PROJECT officially debuted on June 23 with their single “FAMOUS”. They instantly shot to the top of Melon’s TOP100 chart, and their performance video for the second title track “WICKED” soared to No.1 on YouTube’s trending videos.
Though Annie has been in the spotlight for her chaebol (Korean conglomerate family) lineage, she continues to impress fans worldwide with her skills, charm and stage presence. Her ability to navigate both privilege and performance is making her one of the most talked-about rookies in K-pop today.
