(톱스타뉴스 박현서 기자) 어슴푸레한 조명이 분위기를 감싸는 공간, 한 여성은 밝은 미소로 케이크 위 흩뿌려진 촛불 앞에 앉아 있다. 사진 속의 민니는 잔잔하면서도 뚜렷한 눈빛으로 카메라를 바라보았고, 은은한 화이트 니트와 한쪽 머리를 묶은 단정한 헤어스타일이 가을 저녁의 따뜻한 온도를 닮아 있다. 뒤편에는 분홍빛과 붉은색의 풍선들이 공간을 가득 메우며, 생일을 맞아 마음 가득 준비한 듯한 소박한 파티가 펼쳐진다. 케이크 위에는 빨간 딸기와 노란 불빛의 촛불이 반짝이고, 민니의 표정에는 설렘과 감사, 그리고 지난 시간을 돌아보며 겪은 성장이 고스란히 묻어난다.
민니는 사진과 함께 “Another year has passed, a year full of stories, lessons, laughter, and tears. There were moments that made me smile, and moments that tested my strength. But through it all, I’ve learned to be grateful for every single thing that has happened, because each of them shaped me into who I am today. I’ve learned to appreciate the little things, the people who stay by my side, and the work that makes my heart feel alive. Life isn’t always easy, but even on the hardest days, I remind myself. I’m still here, breathing, feeling, living. And that’s something truly precious. If you’re reading this, I just want you to know that you’re doing great. You’re still here, and that’s already enough. Every morning brings a new chance to begin again. So let’s love fully, live kindly and be brave enough to follow what our hearts long for. Life is shorter than we think, so let’s make it count To my Neverland thank you for loving me endlessly, for being my safe place no matter where I am. I love you all so much To my family, my friends, and my amazing team I wouldn’t be me without you. I’m beyond grateful to have you in my life. For this birthday, I wish for nothing more than happiness, health, and hearts that stay kind. Here’s to 28 and to the beautiful journey ahead. Happy birthday to me”라고 전했다. 담담하면서도 진솔한 고백이 사진의 분위기와 맞물려 깊은 울림을 남긴다.