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Jang Young-ran attempts skydiving challenge, sheds tears reflecting on the past: 'If you endure, you can overcome it'
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Jang Young-ran attempts skydiving challenge, sheds tears reflecting on the past: 'If you endure, you can overcome it'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean celebrity Jang Young-ran attempted skydiving, an activity she wanted to do despite disliking bungee jumping.
  • During the experience, she became emotional and shed tears, reflecting on past difficulties.
  • She expressed a message of perseverance, stating, "If you endure, you can overcome it."

South Korean entertainer Jang Young-ran faced her fears by taking on a skydiving challenge, an activity she had specifically desired to experience, unlike bungee jumping which she finds unappealing. The daring feat was documented and shared on her YouTube channel, "A-class Jang Young-ran."

During the skydiving attempt, Jang Young-ran became visibly emotional, shedding tears as she reflected on past hardships. The experience seemed to bring up memories and emotions related to challenges she has faced in her life. Her emotional reaction highlighted the personal significance of the challenge.

But I don't want to do bungee jumping, but I wanted to do this.

โ€” Jang Young-ranExpressing her desire to skydive despite her aversion to bungee jumping.

Despite the tears, Jang Young-ran shared a message of resilience and perseverance. She conveyed a sentiment of overcoming adversity, stating, "If you endure, you can overcome it." This message suggests a personal triumph over difficulties, drawing strength from pushing through challenging situations.

The video, titled "Jang Young-ran, who has no end to bad luck at 49, the last method she chose to break the bad luck?" implies that the skydiving was part of her strategy to overcome a period of perceived misfortune. Her participation in such an extreme activity underscores her determination to confront and move past obstacles.

If you endure, you can overcome it.

โ€” Jang Young-ranSharing a message of resilience and perseverance after her skydiving experience.
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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.