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Comedian Moon Se-yoon reveals his wife made the first move
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Comedian Moon Se-yoon reveals his wife made the first move

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 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.

โ€” Moon Se-yoonMoon Se-yoon explaining the circumstances of how he met his wife.

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.

โ€” Moon Se-yoonMoon Se-yoon clarifying who initiated their relationship.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.