K-Pop Star Hong Jin-young Shares Vibrant Moments from Thai Night Market Amidst Past Controversy

K-pop singer Hong Jin-young recently shared glimpses of her vibrant life in Thailand on Instagram.

In her post, Hong expressed her love for Thai cuisine, humorously noting, "Every time I come to Thailand, I feel the food is just too delicious. Thai food doesn't make you gain weight; I do! LOL."

The photos capture Hong Jin-young amidst the colorful lights of a bustling Thai night market, holding street food and looking directly at the camera. Dressed in a casual sleeveless top with natural makeup and her long hair flowing freely, she perfectly blends with the lively local atmosphere.

From her expression just before taking a bite of a skewer to moments of chatting while admiring the food, the images convey the vibrant energy unique to travel experiences. Her distinct features and relaxed demeanor stand out under the bright lights, seamlessly merging the night market's liveliness with her cheerful image.

Fans responded with admiration, leaving comments like "You're so beautiful," "Always supporting you," "So pretty," "Fighting," and "Our beautiful singer, always be happy."

Hong Jin-young continues to engage with her audience through music and television, sharing updates on social media even during her overseas schedules and breaks.

Fans also commented, "You're so pretty," "Always supporting you," "You keep getting prettier," "Fighting," "Girlfriend material," and "It's okay if you gain weight."

Previously, Hong Jin-young's agency addressed a controversy involving past photos with a woman known as 'Injection Aunt.' The agency, IMH Entertainment, released an official statement regarding the photos shared on a YouTube channel.

The agency explained, "The photos were taken during Hong Jin-young's 'Boogie Man' promotions after 'Love Battery,' approximately 12 years ago at a hospital." They added, "Hong Jin-young herself does not remember the woman or the exact time due to the long passage of time."

The agency further stated, "Hong Jin-young has participated in numerous promotional photo shoots for various products, brands, and hospitals over the years. The hospital visit in question is too far back to recall."

They emphasized, "There is no personal connection or social media following between Hong Jin-young and the woman. We kindly request that speculative reports be refrained from."

Born in 1985, Hong Jin-young is 41 years old and rose to fame with her hit song 'Love Battery' in 2009. She has since released popular tracks like 'Living' and 'Thumbs Up,' establishing herself as a leading trot singer. Hong Jin-young is also known to be the CEO of a cosmetics brand.

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr