Choo Ja-hyun, who appeared on the Chinese audition stage, confessed in tears
Choo Ja-hyun, who appeared on the Chinese audition stage, confessed in tears
Broadcaster Choo Ja-hyun went on stage for a Chinese audition program and confessed in tears.

Choo Ja-hyun appeared on China's Mango TV audition entertainment program 'Seungpung 2023', which aired on the 6th (local time).

‘Seungpung 2023’ is a program in which female celebrities over 30 challenge themselves to re-debut in the entertainment industry. It is also the fourth series of ‘Seungpungparangjeojeo’, in which Jessica from Girls’ Generation previously appeared.

On this day's broadcast, Choo Ja-hyun said, "I am 44 years old, I am an actor, and it has been 26 years since I debuted."

He added, "It's already been more than 10 years since 'Temptation' has been going on. The viewers at the time showed a lot of support, and I came out because I thought I could give them that experience again. Please be kind to me."

Choo Ja-hyun also recalled the time when she first entered the entertainment industry. He said, "I am now over 40. Looking back, it was very difficult when I was 20. I had just debuted and I had no opportunity to act," and "And by the time I was 30, I was constantly moving forward without resting."

He said, "At the time, I was worried about the future every day. I was a person who put stress on myself and did not value the present. For example, the viewership ratings were very good and many fans liked me, but I could not enjoy it due to my personality. But now, “No,” he said.

Choo Ja-hyun said, "In this program, I will enjoy the stage and feel my youth again," and passionately sang Igaro (Rizaru)'s 'I Can't Forgive', the OST of the Chinese version of 'Temptation of Wife'.

After finishing the performance, Choo Ja-hyun said, "I think I was nervous," and looked at a fellow actor who had worked with her in the past. He shed tears, saying, "I miss those days. About 10 years ago, we filmed together, and the process was happy, but it was very difficult. Some days, I really cried on set."

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr