Ok Joo-hyun Clarifies 'Unmarried' Rumors: 'Couldn't Take Marriage Lightly After Becoming Head of Household Early'

Singer and musical actress Ok Joo-hyun has personally addressed the widespread rumors of her being a 'non-marriage advocate'.

Appearing as a guest on Channel A's 'Close Friends' Table' (hosted by Tei and Shim Gyoo-seong) airing on the 8th, Ok Joo-hyun invited singer Tei and musical actress Ji-hye Lee for a specially prepared meal. Introducing Tei as having a 'devouring constitution', Ok Joo-hyun shared an anecdote where he ordered and ate 11 bowls of Vongole pasta during his military leave, surprising everyone.

Ok Joo-hyun also recounted humorous episodes from her time with the group Fin.K.L. She mentioned the embarrassment of wearing stage outfits on a plane during the 'To My Boyfriend' promotions, drawing laughter. She further revealed that in her early musical debut days, she wished people would see her beyond her Fin.K.L persona. However, she realized Fin.K.L was an inseparable part of her life and decided to prepare a solo remake album of Fin.K.L's hit songs to express her gratitude. Excitement grew with news of the recording behind-the-scenes for 'Feel Your Love' featuring Lee Hyo-ri and the upcoming release of 'White' this winter.

As the only single member of Fin.K.L, Ok Joo-hyun candidly spoke about the misunderstanding surrounding her 'non-marriage' status. She confessed that after losing her father at a young age and taking on the role of head of the household for her mother, she couldn't approach marriage lightly. She also shared her ideal partner, expressing a desire to marry someone like actress Cho Yeo-jeong, whom she can learn from and rely on.

Renowned for her strict self-management, Ok Joo-hyun revealed management tips learned from her mother, a former catalog model, such as 'no straws' and 'don't open your mouth too wide,' which were surprisingly ahead of their time. Park Kyung-lim was reportedly astounded by Ok Joo-hyun's 'slow-aging' essentials found in her pouch.

Ok Joo-hyun expressed profound gratitude for her fans who have always supported her. She affectionately calls her fans' letters 'meal companions' and reads them during her meals. She became teary-eyed recalling the immense joy she felt when a fan, who had been battling cancer, shared their recovery after attending every single one of her performances.

Ok Joo-hyun debuted in 1998 as a member of the popular girl group Fin.K.L. She later transitioned to a career in musical theater, starring in numerous acclaimed productions such as 'Cats', 'Elizabeth', and 'Rebecca'. She is recognized as one of Korea's leading musical actresses for her exceptional vocal talent and acting skills.