Choi Ye-na mistook Jay Park and Long:D for a team overseas
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Choi Ye-na recalled seeing Jay Park and his group 'Long:D' overseas, mistaking them for a team.
- The anecdote was shared during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Jay Park TV'.
- Choi Ye-na and Jay Park met at a restaurant before heading to a festival.
Singer Choi Ye-na shared an amusing anecdote about a past encounter with K-pop artist Jay Park and his group, Long:D, during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Jay Park TV.' The singer recalled seeing them overseas and initially mistaking them for a unified team due to their coordinated appearance.
"I saw Park Jae-beom and Long:D matching their outfits overseas and thought they were a group," Choi Ye-na recounted. The moment of mistaken identity occurred before they both headed to a university festival. The two artists met at a restaurant, where they exchanged greetings, albeit with a touch of initial awkwardness.
The segment, titled 'I learned Haidilao from expert Yena (ft. Yena),' featured the two artists interacting. Choi Ye-na, known for her culinary skills, was set to teach Jay Park how to prepare a meal. The conversation touched upon various topics, including their chance encounter and Choi Ye-na's observation about Jay Park's group.
I saw Park Jae-beom and Long:D matching their outfits overseas and thought they were a group.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.