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Comedian Jo Hye-ryun Shares Past Encounter with Actor Won Bin on 'Shin Woman'

On the 21st, the show featured comedian Kim Ji-yoo as a guest. The episode, themed 'Women Living Alone', invited Kim Ji-yoo, who is enjoying her single life in her 30s, to share stories that married hosts Jo Hye-ryun and Lee Kyung-sil couldn't.
Kim Ji-yoo recounted, “I once offered my then-boyfriend, who was in a difficult situation, to stay at my place until he found a new one, as I had two rooms. However, he declined, saying, 'In the end, it's the woman who suffers from cohabitation.'”
Kim Ji-yoo continued, “I've been living alone since I was 21. While I do have to cover utility bills myself, I'm not lonely. I love living alone, and men love it too. Not having to pay for accommodations is a big plus.”

During the episode, Kim Ji-yoo showcased her unique charm with impressions, including one of actress Jang Mi-hee, and shared her flirting tips. She also expressed her admiration for Jo Hye-ryun and Lee Kyung-sil, becoming emotional and shedding tears.
The 'Shin Woman' episode delved into generational differences and the theme of 'Women Living Alone', while also highlighting the camaraderie among comedians. Jo Hye-ryun shared a story from the past, saying, “Before Won Bin debuted, when he was known as Kim Do-jin, he, Han Chae-young, and I performed in a play together. Back then, Do-jin smoked bellflower cigarettes, and I smoked 88s. But Do-jin's cigarettes didn't smell.”
Reported by Kim Se-a for TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr