Journalist

Jeong Se Hee
  • Actor Jeong Ho Geun Says He Lost His Sister and Two Children, Lives With Regret
    Actor Jeong Ho Geun Says He Lost His Sister and Two Children, Lives With Regret Actor Jeong Ho Geun has spoken publicly about tragedies in his family. Jeong appeared on MBN’s “Special Report World,” which aired on Feb. 5. He said his younger sister also underwent a shamanic initiation ritual, but her health deteriorated. “She couldn’t use her back, couldn’t walk, and couldn’t even hold up her neck, so she ended up bedridden,” he said. He added that she had one kidney removed and grew steadily weaker. “She held on for 10 years, then passed away last year,” he said. Jeong said he has struggled with guilt. “I regret everything, and I feel like it’s all my fault,” he said. He said he has lived apart from his family for more than 20 years, and that his wife and their son and two daughters are now in the United States. He said his oldest daughter had pulmonary arterial hypertension and later developed heart problems. “Even if she had lived, her life wouldn’t have been long,” he said. He said he lost his first child, and that his youngest son died in his arms three days after birth. “They say you bury your child in your heart,” he said. Jeong also described how he became a shaman, saying he had been seriously ill. “I hurt all over, especially my stomach, but when I went to the hospital they said nothing was wrong,” he said. He added that he kept hearing sounds in his ears and said he began seeing and hearing things, making him wonder whether he had a mental illness.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-06 07:51:00
  • Comedian Kim Gu-ra’s Son Gree Says No Family Came to His Military Discharge
    Comedian Kim Gu-ra’s Son Gree Says No Family Came to His Military Discharge Broadcaster Kim Gu-ra’s son Gree, whose real name is Kim Dong Hyun, said he felt disappointed with his father over his military discharge. Gree appeared on MBC’s “Radio Star” on Feb. 4 with Kim Won Jun, Jo Hye Ryun and Hanhae. Gree said “all the parents came” to the discharge site. He said he did not invite his father when he first enlisted in the Marine Corps because he worried his sincerity could be seen as “marketing.” But he said most parents ask where to go for discharge, while his father asked, “Who’s going?” He added that the thinking may differ between someone who served in the auxiliary police and someone who served on active duty, drawing laughs. “I didn’t join the Marine Corps to look down on others,” he said, adding that he wanted to point out his father did not understand active-duty culture. He also said he was supposed to make a deep bow in front of the base. Panelists tried to comfort him, saying it was better that he came on his father’s program and that the video would last forever. Host Kim Gook Jin asked whether no one really came. Gree replied, “Only a few cameras came.” Kim Gu-ra added, “Not a single blood relative came.” Gree enlisted in July 2024 and served on active duty with the Marine Corps’ 2nd Division Artillery Brigade. He was discharged on Jan. 28.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-05 15:03:00
  • Actor Lee Deok-hwa Recalls Being Dragged 50-60 Meters Under a Bus in Crash
    Actor Lee Deok-hwa Recalls Being Dragged 50-60 Meters Under a Bus in Crash Actor Lee Deok-hwa has recounted a serious traffic accident he suffered in his 20s. On the Feb. 4 broadcast of tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block,” Lee said people can become less cautious as their careers improve, adding, “The moment you start showing off, an accident happens and something terrible follows.” He said a bus, which he estimated can weigh about 10 tons when full, was on top of a motorcycle — and he was beneath it. Lee said he was pinned by the weight and dragged a long distance. “I was wearing jeans, and only the belt was left,” he said, adding that only the neck portion of his leather jacket remained. He said he was dragged 50 to 60 meters. Lee said he underwent more than 50 surgeries, had more than 1 meter of intestine removed and needed 1,500 stitches. He said doctors told him daily that “today is the critical point,” and that he regained consciousness only after 14 days. Without painkillers, he said, he could not endure even an hour. Lee said he still has lasting effects and was assessed as having a Level 3 disability. He said colleagues who visited thought he would not survive, and later told him they had even collected condolence money and held a moment of silence. Lee also said his father, actor Lee Ye-chun, was already in poor health, and that the shock of the accident led to his father’s early death. Lee said he was too weak to bow even at the funeral."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-05 14:12:00
  • Ham So Won Says She Lived With Ex-Husband Jin Hua for a Year After Divorce
    Ham So Won Says She Lived With Ex-Husband Jin Hua for a Year After Divorce Actress Ham So Won said she continued living with Jin Hua for a year after their divorce. A video titled “Ham So Won lived for a year after divorce in one home with her mother, Jin Hua and daughter Hyejeong?!” was posted Tuesday on the MBN “Dongchimi” YouTube channel. Ham said she finalized the divorce in December 2022, and that when she went to Vietnam in 2023, Jin Hua came and the four of them lived together — Ham, Jin Hua, her mother and their daughter, Hyejeong. A doctor on the program reacted with surprise. Ham said that after she completed the divorce process and left for Vietnam, Jin Hua asked, “So we’re divorced now?” She said she replied, “How many times do I have to say it? It’s over.” She said he then asked, “But where am I supposed to live?” After that, she said, the four ended up sharing a home. Ham said that when it was just the two of them, they would argue, but they would stop when her mother was around. Living together in Vietnam, she said, made it hard to know what to do when she got angry because her mother could see their fights. She said she would raise her voice and then say, “My mom can hear.” She said the stress built up and “it was so hard.” Ham debuted in entertainment after winning Miss Korea Pacific in 1997. She drew attention after registering her marriage to Jin Hua in early 2018, and they had a daughter in December that year. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-05 09:36:00
  • FTISLAND’s Choi Min Hwan Says He Is Recovering After Fainting on Stage
    FTISLAND’s Choi Min Hwan Says He Is Recovering After Fainting on Stage FTISLAND drummer Choi Min Hwan has updated fans on his health after collapsing on stage. On Monday, Choi wrote on a fan community platform that he had never fainted since his debut and said he was surprised by what happened. “You must have been really shocked. I was, too,” he said. He said he had not been feeling well but did not realize it was that serious. “I’m recovering well now, eating well and resting, so I don’t think you need to worry too much,” he added. Choi said he would return to his usual self soon and show fans him playing drums again. He apologized to fans and audience members who were startled and thanked festival staff for their concern. Choi previously collapsed after losing consciousness during the “2026 First Music Station” performance on Jan. 31 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, south of Seoul. His agency, FNC Entertainment, said on a fan platform that he showed signs of temporary exhaustion during the show and was checked by medical staff. The company said no major health issues were found and that he is resting while his recovery is monitored. It apologized for causing concern and said it would more closely monitor the artist’s condition going forward.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-04 16:24:22
  • Singer Bada Offers Support to DJ Koo After Death of Actress Barbie Hsu
    Singer Bada Offers Support to DJ Koo After Death of Actress Barbie Hsu Singer Bada shared a message of support for Koo Jun-yup. On Monday, the S.E.S member posted on social media, “I can’t begin to understand that pain, but I’ll pray with you in my heart,” and shared a video showing Koo mourning the late Seo Hee-won.  Koo and Hsu, also known as Barbie Hsu, dated in the late 1990s, then reunited more than 20 years later and married in 2022. Hsu died Feb. 3 last year at age 48 after catching the flu during a trip to Japan and developing pneumonia complications. Taiwan’s Central News Agency and other local outlets, along with Yonhap News Agency, reported Monday that Koo attended an unveiling ceremony the previous day for a statue honoring Hsu at the Jinbaoshan cemetery in New Taipei City, along with her mother, younger sibling, relatives and friends. Kang Won-rae, who performed with Koo in the group Clon, attended in a wheelchair. Choi Si-won of Super Junior was also there.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-04 09:39:00
  • Lee Seong Ho Says He Married Yoon Yoo Sun After 98 Days of Dating
    Lee Seong Ho Says He Married Yoon Yoo Sun After 98 Days of Dating Lee Seong Ho made blunt remarks about his wife, actor Yoon Yoo Sun, on SBS’ “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2.” On Tuesday’s broadcast, Yoon, a 52-year veteran actor, appeared with Lee, a former judge who now works in the legal field. Asked about his first impression, Lee said Yoon “wasn’t the look I was looking for.” He added that she is short and that he had wanted a more Western-style appearance, saying she did not match his ideal type. Yoon responded that she does not focus on looks. She said she liked people who are funny and honest, adding that Lee used to speak in short, offhand lines that made her laugh. She also joked that he was not the kind of appearance that stood out when she was younger. Lee said they met every day for 98 straight days and held their wedding after 98 days. “I must have really liked her,” he said, adding that she could have refused but did not and ended up marrying him.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-04 08:03:00
  • Fire breaks out at confectionery factory in Siheung
    Fire breaks out at confectionery factory in Siheung SEOUL, February 3 (AJP) - A fire broke out at confectionery company SPC Samlip's factory in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province on Tuesday. According to fire authorities, the blaze broke out at around 3 p.m., prompting over 500 workers to evacuate immediately. About 70 firefighters, along with approximately 50 vehicles including pump trucks and other equipment were deployed to extinguish the fire. Three workers including a woman in her 40s were treated for minor symptoms after inhaling smoke. Another worker became trapped on the roof but was rescued by firefighters. The fire reportedly started on the factory's production line, where about a dozen employees were on shift. Police are conducting a search for any potential victims and plan to investigate the exact cause of the fire once the flames are under control. 2026-02-03 16:05:14
  • Koo Jun-yup Wore Coat Gifted by Late Wife Barbie Hsu 27 Years Ago, Singer Says
    Koo Jun-yup Wore Coat Gifted by Late Wife Barbie Hsu 27 Years Ago, Singer Says Koo Jun-yup, a member of the group Clon, attended the first anniversary of the death of actor Barbie Hsu (Seo Hee-won), and the coat he wore drew attention. On Sunday, Taiwanese singer Tao Ching-ying wrote on social media, “Early in the morning, we left Taipei for Jinshan,” adding that wind and rain battered the route and the sea was rough. She said it was hard to imagine “how Hsu’s husband, Koo Jun-yup, traveled this lonely and difficult road every day.” She said family and friends gathered to see a statue, describing it as “a pure young girl” looking toward Taipei. Tao also said the coat Koo wore for Hsu’s first anniversary was one Hsu gave him 27 years ago, and that Hsu’s mother showed off shoes her daughter had given her. Koo previously mentioned the coat on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block” in 2022, saying it was hanging at home and that Hsu had given it to him for an awards ceremony. “I couldn’t throw away anything she gave me,” he said. Koo and Hsu dated in the late 1990s, broke up, then reunited more than 20 years later and married in 2022.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-03 14:36:00
  • Fire at Recycling Company in Incheon Extinguished; No Injuries Reported
    Fire at Recycling Company in Incheon Extinguished; No Injuries Reported A fire at a recycling company in Gajwa-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, was extinguished in about an hour after breaking out at about 5:56 a.m. on the 9th. No injuries were reported. Fire authorities deployed about 30 pieces of equipment and about 80 personnel and finished putting out the blaze at about 7 a.m. Authorities are investigating the cause and the extent of the damage.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-29 07:39:00