'I Am Solo' Stars Young-chul and Jung-sook Announce Marriage and Issue Apology for Past Remarks

Young-chul and Jung-sook, participants from the 29th season of 'I Am Solo,' have announced their marriage and issued an official apology for past controversial remarks.

The YouTube channel 'Village Chief Entertainment TV,' operated by ENA and SBS PLUS's 'I Am Solo,' released a video titled '※Unbroadcasted※ 29th Season_Young-chul & Jung-sook Completed Wedding Photoshoot Before First Broadcast.'

In the video, Young-chul and Jung-sook revealed their wedding photoshoot and confirmed that they are legally married. The couple decided to marry just 18 days after meeting and plan to hold their official ceremony on April 4. Young-chul, born in 1991, is a former judo athlete currently working at an auto parts company, while Jung-sook, born in 1988, runs an English academy, making them a couple with a three-year age difference. Young-chul has received his parents' blessing for the marriage and plans to meet Jung-sook's parents soon.

Young-chul expressed regret for his past behavior on the show, where he shouted "Chanel bags, everyone out" regarding female participants' luxury bags. He explained, "In a capitalist society, consumption is entirely a personal freedom," but admitted that his emotions got the better of him when he felt uncomfortable with possessions overshadowing people. He acknowledged, "The biggest mistake was expressing my thoughts too definitively," and sincerely apologized to viewers.

Jung-sook shared her hopes for their future, including plans for children and their newlywed life. She mentioned, "I want to have children soon, so we haven't scheduled a honeymoon yet." Additionally, she expressed her wish for Young-chul to quit smoking during the period they are preparing for pregnancy. Young-chul, acknowledging his role as the head of the household, expressed his determination to build a happy family.

By Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr