Jun Ji-hyun Breaks 28-Year Silence on YouTube for First Variety Show Appearance
Actress Jun Ji-hyun has shed her 'mysterious goddess' image, making her first-ever YouTube variety show appearance after 28 years in the entertainment industry.
The star appeared on the video released on the 6th on YouTube channel 'Study King Jin-cheonjae Hong Jin-kyung,' titled 'First YouTube Appearance! Jun Ji-hyun Reveals Her Life Story from Debut to Marriage.' The episode quickly became a hot topic.
Instead of a typical talk show, the episode featured a skit format with Jun Ji-hyun, Hong Jin-kyung, Jang Young-ran, Lee Ji-hye, and Nam Chang-hee playing the roles of sisters, showcasing delightful chemistry.
Jun Ji-hyun candidly shared her life story, from her debut as a model at 17 to her marriage. She recalled, 'I accidentally debuted as a magazine cover model after following an acquaintance to a photoshoot.' Laughing, she added, 'I was born and raised in Cheongdam-dong, but it wasn't as glamorous as it is now; there were rice paddies too.' She also revealed, 'I met my husband through an introduction. I went out after hearing he was nicknamed 'Euljiro Jang Dong-gun,' and I fell in love at first sight when I actually saw him.'
Following the broadcast, some viewers expressed disappointment, suggesting, 'For her first variety show, a traditional talk show with Yoo Jae-suk might have been more fitting.' However, a wave of positive reactions also poured in, with comments like 'This variety show was only possible because it was with Hong Jin-kyung,' 'It was a choice based on loyalty,' and 'It was refreshing and so much fun.'
In response to the discussions, Hong Jin-kyung personally clarified in the video's comments, 'Ji-hyun could have just done a quiet talk show with me, but she's a variety show lover who chose a skit herself, saying she wanted to give viewers fun.' She added, 'Thanks to her, we completed a fun content piece. Isn't she lovely?' She also expressed gratitude to the other cast members, saying, 'Thank you, Ji-hyun! Young-ran, Ji-hye, Chang-hee, you all worked hard too.'
It's known that Jun Ji-hyun's YouTube appearance was not for promotional purposes but a gesture of strong loyalty to Hong Jin-kyung, whom she met through the SBS drama 'My Love from the Star.' This content, highlighting Jun Ji-hyun's humanly charm and unexpected comedic talent after a long break, received praise for being 'fresh, befitting her first variety comeback in 28 years' and garnered significant attention.
Netizens reacted positively, with comments like 'Jun Ji-hyun and Hong Jin-kyung's loyalty is amazing,' 'Anything those two do will be fun,' 'Even as a skit, actress Jun Ji-hyun's acting is still great,' and 'Maybe because it was Hong Jin-kyung, she shared more honest stories than if it were with Yoo Jae-suk.' Many welcomed Jun Ji-hyun's YouTube appearance, asking her to appear on YouTube more often.