After his many achievements in the world of acting, South Korean star Park Seo Joon reflected on his journey and offered a piece of advice to his younger self, who was “going through tough times” during those periods.

The 34-year-old Itaewon Class star was asked during a press conference held at The Marco Polo Ortigas last Saturday on what he would like to tell his 18-year-old self.

“If I remember myself during those years, I was having a hard time because everything had a vague future,” he told the press through an English translator.

“But if I have a chance to give advice to my 18-year-old self, I would love to say that if you just do your best, everything will work out. However, even though everything will work out, I hope you will never lose your own self.”

Seo Joon has starred in various Korean dramas such as Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), She Was Pretty (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–2017), Fight for My Way (2017), What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018).