Actor-Turned-Shaman Jung Ho-geun Opens Up About Sister's Death and Family Tragedy

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Actor-turned-shaman Jung Ho-geun sheds tears over the death of his sister, who also became a shaman.

On the 5th, the 'MBN Entertainment' channel released a preview of MBN's 'Special World'. Jung Ho-geun, who once captivated audiences with his intense villain roles, has been living as a shaman for 12 years since receiving a spiritual calling in 2014.

In the video, Jung Ho-geun recalls the mysterious pain he experienced during his acting career. He shared, "I had aches all over my body and constant ringing in my ears. It felt like bees were buzzing around, but the doctors found nothing wrong," reflecting on his spiritual illness. Eventually, he was told by a shaman, "You are also a shaman," leading to his spiritual awakening.

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Jung Ho-geun revealed a tragic family history that he had kept hidden, bringing tears to his eyes. He said, "My paternal grandmother was a disciple of the gods. Even if divine misfortune strikes just one person, it causes chaos in the family, but in our family, it happened to three of us." He continued, "First my older sister, then my younger sister, and finally me—all three siblings received spiritual callings," shocking viewers.

What pained Jung Ho-geun the most was his sister's death. He confessed, "Last year, my younger sister passed away first," and admitted, "That fact remains a huge guilt for me. I regret everything, and ultimately, I feel it's all my fault," breaking down in tears.

The harsh fate hidden behind his glamorous life as an actor and the guilt of not being able to protect his loved ones evoke sympathy from viewers. There is growing interest in the full broadcast of 'Special World', which features Jung Ho-geun's heartbreaking confession.

Reporter Na-yeon Cho, Ten Asia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr