Apink's Oh Ha-young Returns with New YouTube Channel After Three Years

Apink's Oh Ha-young is making a comeback with her YouTube channel after a three-year hiatus.

On October 21st, at 6 PM, Oh Ha-young will launch her YouTube channel 'OFFICIAL HAYOUNG,' where she plans to showcase her passion for soccer.

Oh Ha-young is well-known in the idol world as a 'soccer enthusiast.' A long-time fan of Manchester United, she is deeply passionate about soccer, following both the English Premier League and Korea's K-League closely. Her love for the sport was evident when she shared a 'match day photo' on social media in September, which quickly became a hot topic among fans.

Since her debut, Oh Ha-young has been loved for her approachable and friendly image, actively communicating with fans. Through her new channel, she aims to reveal her hidden charms by combining soccer with lifestyle content in an entertaining format.

Oh Ha-young expressed her ambition to spread a culture where women can enjoy soccer easily and entertainingly, without the need for terms like 'soccer novice.' She stated, "As I'm starting again after three years, I want to share stories about the sport I truly love and connect closely with fans."

In the first episode, which premieres today, viewers can see Oh Ha-young's excitement for soccer. She humorously celebrates her channel's revival, bringing joyful energy to her fans.

Oh Ha-young aims to create a channel where women can naturally enjoy soccer, covering topics like how to attend matches, rules, and player stories. She also expressed her desire to engage with K-League fans and meet them more often at games.

Returning after three years, Oh Ha-young's 'OFFICIAL HAYOUNG' channel is set to offer a fresh perspective and fun for viewers who find soccer intimidating, while also exploring new brand and content opportunities through soccer.

The channel is produced by Kim Jin-soo of Oneness Korea, known for creating diverse AI content, including Korea's first virtual human 'ROZY.' With innovative direction and technology, the channel promises to vividly convey Oh Ha-young's 'soccer enthusiast' universe.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr