K-pop star Jihyo of Twice says she feels ‘truest’ to herself when playing League of Legends

The k-pop idol has been playing LoL since last year.

Park Jihyo, leader and main vocalist of superstark-popgirl group,Twice, recently revealed her big love for Riot MOBALeague of Legendsafter being introduced to the game last year by Twice’s fan group, Once.

After picking up the game, Jihyo has apparently been playing it whenever she has the time, as she admitted in a recent interview withAllure magazine.

Screenshot by: Kristine Tuting / ONE Esports

“I’m always tense and cautious about how people see me. But when I’m playing online games, I can feel the truest to myself. Nobody can judge me through [the screen]. That’s why I feel most comfortable,” said Jihyo.

According to a tweet from last September, Jihyo first tried out Veigar in an AI match.

League of Legends, Jihyo, tweet, veigar

Jihyo is just one of the many k-pop idols who are also gamers in their free time. Global superstarsBangtan Sonyeondan(BTS) have also declared their love for League of Legends.

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