Hong Jin-kyung on Rumors Regarding the Late Choi Jin-sil's Aunt: "To Say Jun-hee's Money Is Being Targeted... She Raised Her with Love" [Star Issue]

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Broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung recalled her memories with the late Choi Jin-sil and expressed regret over misunderstandings surrounding Jin-sil's aunt.

On the 24th, a video titled "Hong Jin-kyung's Secret Conversations with Her Close Friends That She Kept Hidden" was released on the YouTube channel 'Study King Real Genius Hong Jin-kyung'.

At the end of the broadcast, a call came in from Choi Jin-sil's aunt. After warmly answering the phone, Hong Jin-kyung expressed her affection by saying, "How can your aunt be so warm?"

Choi Jin-sil's aunt said, "You all helped me survive. I couldn't have managed it alone," and added, "Your contribution was the greatest. It's a relief that the children grew up well with help from many people," expressing her gratitude to Hong Jin-kyung.

Hong Jin-kyung responded, "How did you raise them as if they were your own daughters?" The aunt replied, "I'm so grateful for hosting Jun-hee's wedding reception and other things last time." Hong Jin-kyung recalled, "After the wedding ended, we all gathered with Hwan-hee and had a dinner party."

The aunt then said, "That photo is so beautiful. You should call her once in a while," showing her continued affection.

Hong Jin-kyung also explained the long-standing connection between the late Choi Jin-sil and her aunt. She said, "Unnie Jin-sil used to live in a neighborhood called Galhyeon-dong. Suddenly, an advertisement for 'A Woman's Life Depends on Her Man' appeared, and she became a star overnight without even having time to move."

She continued, "The aunt lived next door to Unnie Jin-sil. It was like saying, 'Choi Jin-sil lives in our neighborhood?' She ran a jewelry store and would always come to Unnie Jin-sil's house after work. Unnie Jin-sil also enjoyed playing with the aunt, and when she was in a hurry, the aunt would drive her to the broadcasting station. Eventually, even PDs started calling the aunt."

Hong Jin-kyung said, "She was someone who stood by Choi Jin-sil during her prime. I followed the aunt from that time on," and added, "Unnie Jin-sil shared all her worries with the aunt."

At the same time, she expressed regret over some misunderstandings surrounding the aunt. Hong Jin-kyung stated, "But there were rumors that the aunt was after Jun-hee's money. The aunt's children were deeply hurt by this," emphasizing, "She truly cared for them with love."

Meanwhile, Choi Jin-sil's daughter, Choi Jun-hee, married a non-celebrity 11 years her senior at an undisclosed location in Seoul last May. Instead of the late Choi Jin-sil's mother (Jun-hee's maternal grandmother), the aunt wore a hanbok for the bride's side and lit the ceremonial candle.

Choi Jun-hee expressed affection for her aunt, saying, "She is the grandmother my mom loved the most and the one I love the most," while warning, "Please do not spread rumors. The entire family is furious."

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