Comedian Moon Se-yoon reveals his wife made the first move
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Comedian Moon Se-yoon revealed details about his marriage to his cheerleader wife.
- He shared that his wife initiated their relationship, stating she made the first move.
- Moon Se-yoon mentioned they met through Cyworld, a social networking service, and that his celebrity status played a role in their connection.
South Korean comedian Moon Se-yoon has shared intimate details about his relationship with his wife, a former cheerleader. Appearing on the tvN STORY show 'What Should I Leave Behind?', Moon revealed that his wife was the one who pursued him, making the initial approach.
He recounted how they first connected through Cyworld, a popular social networking platform in South Korea during the early 2000s. Moon humorously noted that their relationship might not have progressed if she were not a cheerleader and he not a comedian, implying his public profile facilitated their meeting.
I met her after becoming friends on Cyworld. I met her because I was a comedian. If she were a civilian, we couldn't have met.
Moon's revelations offer a personal glimpse into his life off-stage, detailing the origins of his marriage and the unique circumstances that brought him and his wife together. The story highlights a playful dynamic in their courtship, with Moon emphasizing that he ultimately accepted her advances.
She made the first move.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.