Top Model Shiho Yano Opens Up About Guilt Over Daughter's Childhood

Shiho Yano, renowned top model and wife of Choo Sung-hoon, has expressed feelings of guilt regarding her daughter Choo Sarang's early years.

On the 21st, a video featuring Shiho Yano was released on model Jang Yoon-ju's channel. In the video, the two discussed marriage and family, naturally leading to a conversation about their children.

Reflecting on her dating days with Choo Sung-hoon, Shiho Yano shared, “He was someone who listened to me well and would change things if I didn’t like them.” Jang Yoon-ju added, “I felt confident that we could be together for a lifetime.”

The topic then shifted to their children. Jang Yoon-ju confessed, “I felt guilty for not being able to breastfeed for long due to work,” and Shiho Yano also reminisced about her daughter Sarang.

'The Return of Superman' Years: Why Shiho Yano Had to Leave Home

As a 'working mom,' Shiho Yano explained, “During the filming of ‘The Return of Superman,’ Sarang was young and wanted to be with her mom, but I couldn’t be there.” She elaborated, “I had to leave home repeatedly due to filming, being away for three days every three weeks for about three years.”

She recalled, “Sarang seemed to develop an understanding that ‘mom isn’t here for three days,’” reflecting on the times her daughter couldn’t see her.

“Even Now, ‘Look at Me’…” Lingering Effects

Shiho Yano also spoke about the changes that followed. She said, “I think Sarang felt some anxiety due to that period,” adding, “Even now, she expresses to me, ‘Look at me.’”

Meanwhile, Choo Sung-hoon and Choo Sarang gained immense popularity from their appearance on KBS 2TV’s ‘The Return of Superman’ starting in 2013. At the time, Choo Sarang was two years old, and the family left the program in 2016.

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