Model Han Hye-jin Shares Heartfelt Moments with Friends on YouTube

Model Han Hye-jin showcased her close friendship with comedian Pungja in a recent YouTube video.

On January 5th, Han Hye-jin's YouTube channel featured a video titled 'Let's Have a Good Laugh to Start the New Year.'

In the video, Han Hye-jin invited broadcaster Pungja and comedian Um Ji-yoon to her home in Hongcheon. During a mukbang session, Han Hye-jin expressed her affection by sending hearts to her friends, saying, "This is my heart."

Reflecting on 2025, Han Hye-jin shared, "Last year was a 'mental breakdown' for me. My YouTube channel was shut down and hacked, and I wasn't aware of it in real-time. I only found out after it was restored. Many people were worried, and I felt grateful and sorry. It was an emotion I had never experienced before."

Han Hye-jin revealed that she called Pungja at 7 AM, asking, "What should I do?" She added, "Pungja is the person I think of in urgent situations," highlighting their close bond. Pungja responded, "I've never seen Hye-jin so flustered since I've known her," showing her concern.

Um Ji-yoon, now in her 30s, shared that she overcame vague concerns about her 'life direction.' Han Hye-jin praised her maturity, saying, "I didn't realize Ji-yoon was so young. I feel her age anew every time because I haven't experienced stress from people her age."

Recalling a past trip without Pungja, Han Hye-jin mentioned having drinks with Um Ji-yoon, saying, "I called a much younger colleague for drinks for the first time, and it wasn't a model colleague," expressing her affection.

Pungja, who recently made headlines for losing 25kg, credited Han Hye-jin for her weight loss journey, saying, "Hye-jin helped me lose 20kg. I asked her for help because I wanted someone I felt accountable to, even though I know many people in the fitness industry. I wanted to have someone I couldn't let down." She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I lost weight thanks to her."

Han Hye-jin and Pungja shared their mutual affection. Pungja encouraged Han Hye-jin, saying, "I hope you meet someone nice. I saw a frog living in your jacuzzi," while Han Hye-jin reassured Pungja, "You can lean on me when things get tough," showcasing their close friendship.

By Eun Jung Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr