He proved to the public why he deserved the title on "Street Food." He was a semi-regular on the show for a year, showcasing his own recipes, but on air he not only cooked, but also shared his experiences with his parents and eight sisters.
He has even been given the nickname "the nation's filial son" on the show, and recently revealed to Nikkan Sports that his parents gave him 6 billion won (approximately 630 million yen).
After it became known that he had fulfilled his duties as a son by gifting his daughter a large mansion, he seemed troubled when he publicly revealed the complaints he had received from those around him.
Although we are in an age where family variety shows are everywhere, there are still few cases where top stars reveal their families through the media.
It's not common. The fact that Jaejung was adopted by his current family at a young age has been public knowledge since his debut, but it's a price that needs to be taken seriously.
However, after appearing on KBS1's "Morning Plaza" last year with his 80-year-old mother, he has now appeared as the "youngest of nine siblings," JAEJUNG.
"I knew very well how much of a burden it was to reveal my family to the media. I can say this now that I've revealed my family, but for a long time I couldn't open up.
I couldn't. I had been hesitant to make it public because I had a complicated family story to tell and I didn't know how it would be edited even if I spoke properly, so I thought it might hurt someone.
I thought, "I shouldn't keep hiding and trying to protect something forever." When asked why he made this decision, JAEJUNG said, "I've been through a lot of trials and tribulations (personally).
However, as I continued to endure these trials, I realized that I would only be someone who suffered through them." "I believe that only by overcoming these trials can I become stronger.
"I thought the same thing, and I thought my family might be the same," she continued calmly. "My parents are now over 80, and I wondered how long I would have to hide my feelings and words.
Secrets have to be revealed, but in reality, even family members cannot be infinitely frank with each other, and there are things that are more difficult to talk about. However, a TV show called "Convenience Store Restaurant" has become a hit.
It was a great opportunity. I am still grateful to the program. I was able to clear up some misunderstandings, and because so many viewers watched, I was able to speak frankly. My parents also said that it made them feel better, and I
"I felt so relieved after opening up about all the feelings that had been building up inside me," he said proudly. "My nieces and nephews have also come to trust me more."
When I was active in JYJ, my nieces and nephews would tell their friends, "My uncle is so-and-so," but I stopped working in Korea for 7-8 years, and during that time, a new generation took over.
There are many scenes where they appear together with other idols in "Friends," and with "Convenience Store Restaurant" they are becoming more well-known among the older generation, and now there are moments when families from top to bottom are happy.
JAEJUNG has been active as a top star for over 20 years since his debut. His existence itself has become an IP, and he has spent a lot of time trying to protect his brand value.
Looking back, she said, "There were many times when I felt tired of just trying to push the brand in the direction of continued development. I am someone who strives to have a positive impact, but I also felt the sadness that individuals felt.
It was difficult for me to share my positive and negative feelings, and I felt lonely, and I even failed while doing so. There was a time when I was in a good cycle. I was worried about what was right, and I gave up halfway through.
I thought about taking a break for a while, but instead I chose to become stronger." So, JAEJUNG is a member of a group, a solo singer, and
He has been active in various fields as an actor. In 2023, he founded and directly managed the entertainment planning company iNKODE, where he also served as CSO (Chief Strategy Officer). Last year, he was appointed as the new girl group
They produced and performed the group "SAY MY NAME," and recently launched the traditional "Apgujeong Makgeolli," throwing down the gauntlet to the F&B business.
"Jun Su (Xia), my parents, and my friends all tell me to take breaks, but when I take breaks, my mental health weakens. Even if I'm stable in the field I've been in, it's my first time in another field, so I can't keep going.
"I want to take on new challenges. It's not easy to live with so many different roles, but I'm happy even though it's hard," she said with a satisfied look on her face.
The countless mistakes and failures I have experienced over the past 20 years have helped me get to where I am today.
JAEJUNG revealed that he was the driving force behind the success of the group, and showed his strong will to take on the challenge. "I've made so many mistakes in my life, but I want to do better."
I think it's something I can make up for by making mistakes and failing. I believe that mistakes and failures are what allow me to grow and develop further, and I try to remember that as well. I'm open to other people's advice and opinions.
For example, if someone can sense a risk and tell me, "You shouldn't do this," I'll be very happy. I'll learn something new again about the part I'm not familiar with.
I feel like I have a lot of things to do, and my fighting power in life has increased tremendously. There are many things to be careful of, but even if I fail again, I will try again.
"I'm not going to just sit back and relax," he said.
By chunchun 2025/10/11 00:08 KST
