South Korean actor Park Seo-joon hopes “to inspire others to find their own authentic ways to be well”. As a Lululemon ambassador, h e leads the brand's Together We Grow campaign that aims to promote wellbeing via movement and social connections. Park told CNA Lifestyle in an email interview that working as a wellness ambassador for the brand opened his eyes "to realise the importance of having balance in our lives – not just physically but also mentally and socially”.
Championing awareness for men’s mental health, the 35-year-old said that mental health is key for him. “I hope we can develop a culture where it’s natural to openly share our feelings and express emotions," he said. “In Korea’s entertainment industry and today’s pop idol culture, there is immense pressure and incredible expectations.
Through my own challenging experiences and struggles, I believe in the importance of recognising what you value, finding your own definition of balance, and learning to protect all dimensions of your wellbeing.” “On a personal level, I’ve faced challenges with mental health, especially in the year when I was out of work. It felt longer than it actually was, and during that time, I realised that everyone deals with stress differently.
The time it takes to readjust mentally and physically varies from person to person.” The Itaewon Class actor added: “Looking back, I see that many of those worries that I had weren’t as big as I thought. Instead of denyi.
