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Pink Villa
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Singer Jukjae announces marriage to Hur Song Yeon, older sister of KARA's Youngji: ‘It feels overwhelming…'
South Korean singer-songwriter Jukjae is officially off the market. On July 1, reports revealed that the popular musician is preparing to marry broadcaster and YouTuber Hur Song Yeon. Not long after, his agency ABYSS Company confirmed the joyful news. ABYSS confirms wedding plans Shortly after news broke, Jukjae's agency released a formal statement confirming the reports. 'Jukjae and Hur Song Yeon are preparing to get married,' the agency stated. 'As it is his personal life, we do not know the date and exact details, but we know he is currently preparing for the wedding ceremony.' The announcement quickly spread across online platforms, sparking both celebration and surprise among fans. While the couple has kept their relationship private until now, their decision to move forward with marriage has been met with warm responses from the public. Jukjae's letter to fans Not long after his agency's statement, Jukjae took to Instagram to personally share the news with his followers. In a message filled with sincerity, the artist opened up about his relationship and decision to marry. 'I've met someone I want to spend the rest of my life with,' he wrote. 'I've met a precious person who accepts me just as I am and cherishes me, and we've decided to spend our future lives together,' as quoted by Soompi. The singer went on to express his nervous excitement. He expressed, 'I'm a bit nervous, a little scared, and it all feels overwhelming, but as I stand at the start of this new chapter in life, I would be deeply grateful for your warm support and encouragement.' Who Is Hur Song Yeon? Hur Song Yeon is a familiar face in Korean media. She previously worked as a broadcaster and announcer before transitioning to content creation. She is also well known as the older sister of KARA member Hur Youngji. Together, the sisters run a YouTube channel called Hur Sisters. They share glimpses of their everyday life, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes moments with fans. Jukjae's musical journey Jukjae first made his mark on the Korean music scene as a guitarist and session musician before debuting as a solo singer in 2014. Over the years, he has gained a reputation for crafting emotionally rich music with acoustic elements and deeply reflective lyrics. Songs like Let's Go See the Stars and Do You Want to Walk with Me? have earned him both commercial success and a loyal fanbase. As Jukjae continues to share his music with the world, he'll now be doing so with a life partner by his side. Fans are looking forward not only to his next songs but to the joy and inspiration that his new chapter in life may bring.
Korea Herald
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Jungle Bob 2' celebs create more unique dishes in Peru, Caribbean
Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' chefs and actors come together for second edition of hit culinary travel show The hit culinary travel series, "Jungle Bob," where Korean celebrities tackle culinary challenges while traveling overseas, returns with a new season, featuring actors and chefs who navigate unfamiliar conditions to cook with locally sourced ingredients. Following the breakout success of its first season, which had celebrities travel to Vanuatu and the Philippines' Palawan province, "Jungle Bob 2" ups the ante with new challenges in Peru and the Caribbean. This season is headlined by actors Ryu Soo-young, Kim Ok-bin and Choi Daniel, alongside star chef Choi Hyun-seok. The Peru episodes will spotlight the quartet navigating the Andean highlands and Amazonian jungles in search of ingredients, while the Caribbean episodes will introduce new faces, including culinary star Yoon Nam-no, best known for his appearance on Netflix's "Culinary Class Wars," as well as Lee Joon of Mblaq and returning cast members Kim and chef Choi. Kim Ok-bin, who took on both challenges in Peru and the Caribbean, emphasized the contrast between the two culinary experiences. "The ingredients in Peru and the Caribbean are distinctly different," she said, during a press conference held in Mok-dong, Seoul, Thursday. "Interesting points when watching 'Jungle Bob 2' will include discovering the most highly regarded dish at each place we visit and experiencing the process of obtaining the food firsthand," she said. Season 2 brings a major shake-up to the program's format: MCs at the studio who will guide audiences through the action from a different vantage point. The newly added panel features former news anchor-turned-variety staple Jun Hyun-moo, rapper and TV personality DinDin and Heo Young-ji of K-pop group KARA. Explaining the change in format, producer Han Bi-in shared, "Since we went through a lot of hardship in Peru and the Caribbean, we thought it would be nice to have someone experiencing those struggles alongside us. Just like how movies are more fun when watched with friends over beer and snacks, we wanted viewers to feel that shared experience, so we decided to include studio recordings." "Jungle Bob 2" premieres at 9 p.m. Thursday on SBS.
