South Korean Entertainer Hong Jin-kyung Discusses Legacy Plans Amid Personal Struggles

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South Korean entertainer Hong Jin-kyung has opened up about her plans for her legacy.

On October 13, Hong Jin-kyung's YouTube channel, 'Study King Jin Genius Hong Jin-kyung,' released a video titled, "Hong Jin-kyung, Struggling with Extreme Stress and Bipolar Disorder, Finds a Place to Survive."

In the video, Hong Jin-kyung discussed her plans for a 'final vlog' and shared her thoughts on life and death. During the conversation, the production team asked, "What about your inheritance? Will it all go to your daughter, Rael?"

Hong Jin-kyung responded, "I should give it to Rael," adding humorously, "though I don't have much to pass on," which caught viewers' attention.

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Hong Jin-kyung also revealed that she has faced life-threatening challenges, confessing, "I was on the brink of a coma. I can't forget the day someone called out, 'Jin-kyung!'" She added, "The second time was during my battle with cancer."

Hong Jin-kyung has made headlines with her kimchi brand, launched in 2004, which has accumulated sales of 310 billion KRW. She also garnered attention by showcasing her three-story mansion in Pyeongchang-dong on her YouTube channel.

Hong Jin-kyung married a businessman five years her senior in 2003, and they built a family together for 22 years, welcoming their daughter Rael in 2010. However, on August 6, Hong Jin-kyung announced her divorce after 22 years of marriage.

Reporter: Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr