Hong Jin-kyung watched Jung Sun-hee's dating life after her husband's passing... "Just being alive is comforting" — Touching friendship [Star Issue]

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Jung Sun-hee and Hong Jin-kyung showcased their tearful friendship.

On the 21st episode of KBS 2TV’s 'Problem Children in House', Jung Sun-hee said about Hong Jin-kyung, "She is a model with great talent who became active in variety shows. We met on 'Geumchon Family People'. After that, we co-hosted radio for seven months. Hong Jin-kyung has qualities I lack. Because we are opposites, she attracted me even more. Without Hong Jin-kyung, the part of my life I can talk about would be very short."

Hong Jin-kyung replied, "Even if I don't see Jung Sun-hee often, just knowing she exists somewhere is comforting." Jung Sun-hee also boasted, "Hong Jin-kyung is like a tornado in my life. She is spontaneous. Wherever she is, she rushes over. There's always an event around her." Kim Sook then said, "I envy their friendship," and mentioned that Hong Jin-kyung appeared on Jung Sun-hee's YouTube channel to announce her divorce for the first time.

Hong Jin-kyung said, "I wanted to avoid announcing my divorce as much as possible, but reporters found out anyway. I thought it would be better if I explained it myself before it became a news article. Since our dating days, I've been meeting with Jung Sun-hee and Rael's dad together. My husband and Jung Sun-hee's boyfriend often met. That boyfriend is still close friends with Rael's dad," which drew laughter from the audience.

Hearing this, Jung Sun-hee smiled, saying, "I was grateful. I was so focused on my personal recovery that it felt good when Hong Jin-kyung shared her support." To help Jung Sun-hee, who has been living alone since losing her husband Ahn Jae-hwan, Hong Jin-kyung promised to introduce a good man. When Jung Sun-hee mentioned she is fluent in English and Japanese, Hong Jin-kyung jokingly promised to introduce a foreigner, making Jung Sun-hee feel awkward.

Their friendship made everyone envious. Jung Sun-hee said beautifully, "I am grateful to Hong Jin-kyung at every moment. Can one be thankful just for someone being alive? The time I spent with Jin-kyung is so precious. In the past, I was busy fixing her mistakes, but now I can dance tango along with Hong Jin-kyung's rhythm."

She continued, "Hong Jin-kyung always gave me blind affection. Even when she was extremely busy with her kimchi business, she came to my house and drove me around because I had been isolating myself. She even visited when I had shingles. She came limping on her leg, and my mother saw her and cried. That moment will never be forgotten until the day I die," reflecting on the comfort she received from Hong Jin-kyung during the difficult period after her husband's passing.

In response, Hong Jin-kyung said, "Without Sun-hee, I couldn't have survived in the entertainment industry. There was so much pain over 30 years. Although I appeared cheerful on screen, I suffered greatly. Because of Sun-hee, I could endure it. I think I'm not such a bright person after all. I'm quirky and full of personality, but there's a lot of darkness inside. Just the existence of someone like 'Sun-hee' is comforting. Just being alive is enough," which moved everyone.

Jung Sun-hee married actor Ahn Jae-hwan in 2007 but became a widow the following year in 2008. She endured immense pain from endless rumors and malicious comments, even halting her broadcasting activities. Recently, Hong Jin-kyung also announced her divorce and received comfort from Jung Sun-hee regarding her personal sorrow. Many are deeply moved by the profound friendship between the two women.

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