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Jo Hye-ryun jokes about funeral song leading to casting offers
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Jo Hye-ryun jokes about funeral song leading to casting offers

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Jo Hye-ryun shared a humorous anecdote about receiving numerous casting offers after singing at a funeral, which led to her considering her options.
  • The story was shared during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Tteun-tteun' as part of the 'Sisters Are Making Excuses' segment.
  • Jo Hye-ryun was discussing her song 'I Love Mom' and its unexpected impact.

Comedian Jo Hye-ryun recounted a humorous incident where she received a flood of casting offers after performing a song at a funeral. The unexpected surge in professional opportunities following the somber occasion left her contemplating her next career moves.

Jo Hye-ryun shared this amusing anecdote during a recent appearance on the YouTube channel 'Tteun-tteun,' specifically on the segment titled 'Sisters Are Making Excuses.' The episode featured a conversation with fellow comedians Lee Kyung-sil and Kim Ji-sun, who were promoting their show 'I Love Mom.'

During the discussion, Jo Hye-ryun mentioned that her song had been released some time ago, implying that its popularity had unexpectedly resurfaced or gained new traction, leading to the subsequent offers. The situation provided a lighthearted moment, highlighting the unpredictable nature of fame and professional opportunities, even stemming from an event like a funeral.

I sang at the funeral home, and after that, I received so many casting offers that I was ๊ณ ๋ฏผ (worried/contemplating).

โ€” Jo Hye-ryunRecounting the humorous situation of receiving numerous job offers after singing at a funeral.
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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.