[SBS Star] I Heard it Straight From... Yang Sechan Used to Date a Girl Group Member that Choa Knows?

Entertainer Ji Suk-jin and singer Choa, formerly of K-pop girl group AOA, talked about entertainer Yang Sechan's ex-girlfriend. On July 30, Ji Suk-jin uploaded a video featuring Choa as a guest on his YouTube channel. During their conversation, Ji Suk-jin said he could set Choa up with someone, as the singer mentioned that she is not in a relationship right now. I have a hoobae who's quite nice. Not a very good-looking guy, though; he has a slightly protruded mouth. But his work is thriving, and he is a genuinely nice person. , he said. Choa subtly declined the suggestion, saying she prefers meeting guys in more natural settings. However, Ji Suk-jin replied, Natural settings? I can make it natural! He's a great guy, and I'm not the only one who thinks that way. Kim Jong-kook always recommends him. Ji Suk-jin soon revealed that the guy he had been talking about was Yang Sechan. Oh. , Choa said, You don't have to arrange a date for him. He's fully capable of doing that on his own. Is he?? People say those things about him? , Ji Suk-jin asked, surprised. I don't know about his current dating situation, though. , Choa remarked. Is it true that he used to date (name), then? , Ji Suk-jin asked, and Choa replied that it was true, adding that they broke up. Is she still working in the industry? , he asked, hinting that Yang Sechan's ex is a celebrity; Choa said she was unsure if the girl was very active now. Ji Suk-jin asked again, Is it something you checked yourself, or did you just hear about it? You haven't seen them going out together, have you? I heard it straight from the girl (Yang Sechan's ex-girlfriend). , Choa replied. Anyway, Yang Sechan doesn't need to be set up with me. He can meet someone nice as he wishes. , Choa said, declining Ji Suk-jin's suggestion again. You are very good at rejecting in a roundabout way! Okay, I'll stop. , Ji Suk-jin said, adding, But you should know, personality matters more than looks. (Credit= '지편한세상 [Jeeseokjin World]' YouTube, 'yangse2848' Instagram) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] I Had to Take 3-Year Hiatus Choa Reveals the Shocking Amount of Hate Comments After Leaving AOA

Choa, a former member of AOA, opened up about the amount of hate comments she received upon her departure from her group. On June 15, a new video was uploaded on entertainer Ji Suk-jin's YouTube channel. While Ji Suk-jin and Choa spoke together, Choa reminisced about her departure from AOA, saying, I took about three years off after leaving the group. It wasn't that I intended to rest, but... Bitterly smiling, she continued, When I decided to leave AOA, I thought of it like quitting a job at a company. But many didn't take it that way. A lot of them view a group as a family. In response, Ji Suk-jin commented, AOA fans must have been quite upset and criticized you a lot, adding, The public also must have probably thought, 'Choa is great on shows and everything. Why did she leave? Was there an issue?' Choa admitted, I was the problem―my feelings were the problem. When I left, it was because I wanted to pursue my own path, but I ended up receiving far more criticism than I expected. I was already mentally drained, so I spent nearly three years mostly lying in bed and doing nothing after leaving. Ji Suk-jin then compared her situation to his experience on SBS' television show Running Man, noting, Over the 14 years of the show, we've had members like Kwang Soo, So Min, and Gary leave. They didn't leave because of any issues, but to chase their own dreams. Ji Suk-jin also added, It sounds like those malicious comments affected you a lot, but remember there are many more people supporting you. He continued to comfort her, saying, The people who write malicious comments are just a small minority. They seem numerous because they are very vocal, but most people aren't focused on spreading negativity. They aren't free enough to waste their time hating, you know. Choa, who revealed she was struggling with depression, left AOA in June 2017. She returned to the industry in September 2020, launching her own YouTube channel. (Credit= '지편한세상 [Jeeseokjin World]' YouTube, FNC Entertainment) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Ryu Soo Young Tells How He Fell for Park Ha Seon & Shares When He Knew She Was 'The One'

Actor Ryu Soo Young recalled when he decided to marry actress Park Ha Seon. On July 23, Ryu Soo Young, comedian Lee Seung-yoon, and Choa, formerly of K-pop girl group AOA, guested on SBS' television show 'Dolsing Fourmen'. In the episode, Ryu Soo Young talked about how he fell in love with his wife, Park Ha Seon. The actor said their romance began a year after they worked together on MBC's drama 'Two Weeks' (2013). He stated, The four leads, including me and her, frequently gathered together. A year passed after the drama; we four had planned to meet but canceled at the last minute. Park Ha Seon, already on her way to our meet-up, was driving by my neighborhood. So, she and I decided to meet at a nearby coffee place. I still remember her short hair and how she had her jacket on her shoulder. It was as if there were beams of light coming from her. As I approached her, my heart started racing. , Ryu Soo Young said, recalling the moment he fell for Park Ha Seon. After that, we talked on the phone from time to time. Our phone conversation got longer and longer, which made me want to see her. , the actor commented with a smile. Ryu Soo Young continued, To make a decent excuse to see Park Ha Seon, I suggested we climb a mountain in my neighborhood. We went together when she didn't have a filming schedule. It had rained the day before, making the path down the mountain slippery. I extended my hand to her, and she took it. We went, and she seemed to have no plans to let go of my hand. So we kept holding hands the whole way down the mountain. That's when I started to think that maybe she likes me. Ryu Soo Young then recounted the moment he decided to marry Park Ha Seon. I wanted our relationship to go further. One day, we hung out at a playground. Park Ha Seon was on a swing, and I stood behind her to give her a push. After softly pushing her forward, I hurried in front of her and knelt on the ground to get our faces closer as the swing swung. I imagined it would make her heart skip a beat. The swing brought her closer and closer to me, and then bam! She pushed me away with her palm on my forehead, causing me to lie on my back. I couldn't stop laughing because I was so embarrassed. While laughing, I had a strong feeling that she was the one I would marry. , the actor commented, causing the entire studio to exclaim, Aww! (Credit= SBS Dolsing Fourmen, 'SBS Radio 에라오' YouTube) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Choa Reveals the Real Reasons for Her Abrupt Departure from AOA

Choa, formerly of K-pop girl group AOA, spoke in detail about her sudden departure from AOA in 2017. On February 22, singer Lee Ji Hye updated her YouTube channel with a new video. In this video, the five members of E Channel X Channel S' television show 'Diva Sisters'―Choa, Lee Ji Hye, Ivy, Chae Rina and NARSHA―gathered together for some drinks for Lee Ji Hye's birthday. While sharing their good and bad times in the entertainment industry, Ivy said to Choa, You left your group for your own good, didn't you? It was for you to be happy, right? To her question, Choa answered, Actually, when I left my group, I still wanted to be part of this industry. Chae Rina commented, But at that time, it almost seemed like you were done with this industry. The public probably felt the same way. Choa replied, I monitor myself as well as other artists a lot. Back then, I used to monitor performances by different sunbaes and thought to myself, 'I would never be as good as them. What I have will never match up with theirs.' I constantly compared myself to sunbaes. She continued, So, one day, I was just like, 'If I can't be the best even if I try hard, there's no point in staying in this business. I should just leave and enjoy my 20s.' That's why I left AOA. Upon hearing this, Ivy remarked, Your standards for yourself seem too high, to which Choa responded with a shy laugh. Then, Chae Rina gave Choa a sincere advice, There may be truly talented people in our industry, but me, Ji Hye and even Ivy, who has been doing musicals for 19 years, still book a studio to practice. After revealing that she was suffering from depression, Choa left AOA in June 2017. Then, in September 2020, Choa opened her YouTube channel, and also returned to the industry. (Credit= 'Gwanjong Un-ni' YouTube) (SBS Star)

무너졌던 순간 다시 일으켜준 사람 …AOA 출신 유나 결혼 발표

그룹 AOA 출신의 유나(31·서유나)가 결혼을 직접 발표했다. 결혼 보도가 나온 당일인 지난 11일 유나는 자신의 SNS를 통해 소식을 접하셨을 여러분, 진심을 담아 전하려고 했던 마음에 제가 조금 늦었다. 라며 평생을 함께 하고 싶은 사람이 생겼다. 다가오는 2월, 가까운 친지분들만 모시고 결혼식을 올릴 예정 이라고 밝혔다. 유나는 결혼을 결심한 예비 남편에 대해서 언제나 곁에서 좋은 영향을 주고 제가 힘들고 무너졌던 순간에도 늘 다시 일어날 수 있게 변함 없이 빈자리를 채워줬던 따뜻한 사람 이라고 소개했다. 언론 보도에 따르면 유나의 예비남편은 작곡가 강정훈으로, 2016년 별들의 전쟁이 설립한 팀 갈락티카의 대표 프로듀서다. 유나는 'e.NA'라는 예명으로 팀 갈락티카와 여러 차례 협업하며 사랑과 일을 함께 키운 것으로 보인다. 유나는 팬들을 향해 데뷔 이후로 저의 모든 순간들을 온 마음 담아 응원해 주셔서 감사하다. 여러분이 주신 마음 너무나도 큰 사랑임을 알기에 그 사랑을 나누고 베풀 줄 아는 유나로 늘 같은 자리에 있겠다. 라고 다짐했다. AOA 출신 가수로서 첫 유부녀 대열에 합류하는 유나는 2021년 1월 1일 FNC엔터테인먼트와의 계약 만료로 소속사를 떠나면서 AOA도 탈퇴한 바 있다. (SBS연예뉴스 강경윤 기자)