No Hee-young Opens Up About Marriage, Divorce, and Her Role in 'K-Bakery' Show

No Hee-young, 62, recently revealed that she has no regrets about her marriage or divorce after 13 years of marriage.

In the upcoming 12th episode of MBN's 'Kim Joo-ha's Day & Night,' airing on the 14th, Kim Joo-ha visits No Hee-young at her location instead of the studio.

No Hee-young, who is currently gaining attention for her role in the K-bakery survival show 'Cheonha Jebbang,' expressed initial concerns about her co-judge Mimi's ability to judge effectively. However, after meeting Mimi, her perspective changed completely.

No praised Mimi, saying, "She puts in a lot of effort and has a willingness to learn about baking," adding, "She knows what flavors to evaluate." No highlighted Mimi's judging points as "clear," sparking interest in what makes Mimi's approach stand out.

No shared behind-the-scenes stories from the first two episodes of 'Cheonha Jebbang,' noting that while cooking takes about two hours, baking, due to fermentation, can take up to four hours, which was physically demanding but fulfilling. She acknowledged the show's value in upgrading cultural perspectives and attitudes towards ingredients, revealing her personally selected 'viewing points' to heighten anticipation.

No also took charge of rebranding Kim Joo-ha's image after her anchoring career ended, drawing attention. She reportedly told Kim, who sought her out, "Change your hair! Change your outfit! Change your makeup!" indicating a complete transformation. The hidden meaning behind No's directive and its impact on Kim's image is of interest.

When asked by Kim Joo-ha if she regrets her marriage or divorce, No's calm response, "No regrets for either," left Kim surprised. Additionally, No shared that she felt reborn at 60 and discussed her role as the head of the '2026 Milan Winter Olympics Korea House' and the backstory of her announced retirement in 2033, piquing curiosity.

'Kim Joo-ha's Day & Night' is an issue-maker talk show that emphasizes 'day and night, cold and passion, information and emotion.' It airs every Saturday at 9:40 PM.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr