Korean Singer Jung Jae-wook Reflects on Late Marriage and Career Rumors

Jung Jae-wook shares his thoughts on getting married at 50.

On the October 22nd episode of KBS2TV's 'Immortal Songs', the show featured 'Artist Kim Jong-chan & Lee Jung-seok' with performances by various artists including Lee Ji-hoon, Park Ki-young, Jung Jae-wook, and the duo Son Jun-ho & Kim So-hyun, who reinterpreted the legendary songs of Kim Jong-chan and Lee Jung-seok.

During the broadcast, singer Jung Jae-wook, who made a rare TV appearance, expressed his surprise, saying, "I was shocked when I heard the date during the interview earlier. I wish we could avoid mentioning those numbers," referring to his 11-year hiatus.

When asked by Lee Chan-won about a significant event last year, Jung Jae-wook replied, "I got married a bit late," receiving congratulations from the cast. Born in 1975, Jung Jae-wook married a government employee last February at the age of 48.

Reflecting on his married life, Jung Jae-wook shared, "I lived alone for a long time, but after getting married, the loneliness disappeared. It's comforting to have someone who always thinks of me." Son Jun-ho, appearing with his wife Kim So-hyun, echoed this sentiment, saying, "Everything is great. It's amazing how happiness renews every day." Lee Ji-hoon and MC Kim Jun-hyun humorously added, "I believe my wife's words are always right," and "Loyalty and obedience to one's wife are necessary," respectively, drawing laughter.

Meanwhile, singer Park Ki-young mentioned a rumor among singers that Jung Jae-wook had struck it rich in the stock market, which led to his hiatus from music. Jung Jae-wook expressed frustration, saying, "I've been hearing this story for 20 years," and added, "The news of my earnings makes headlines, but not the losses. It's a tearful tale." He previously revealed on a YouTube channel that he diligently invested in stocks, starting with 300,000 won and earning up to 2 billion won.

Reporter: Im Chae-ryeong, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr