Jo Jae-se reveals Lim Young-woong seeks relationship advice, aims for hit song
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Jo Jae-se, a guest on KBS 2TV's 'Malja Show,' revealed he has provided relationship advice to singer Lim Young-woong.
- Jo Jae-se mentioned that Lim Young-woong frequently seeks advice and expressed a desire to release a hit song and grow musically.
- He also noted that Lim Young-woong, who Jo Jae-se believes is not currently dating, seems interested in marriage.
Singer Jo Jae-se, appearing on the KBS 2TV entertainment program 'Malja Show,' shared anecdotes about his close relationships with several celebrities, including singer Lim Young-woong. Jo Jae-se, known for his empathetic nature, recounted how these friendships developed from his days before his music debut.
He listed prominent figures such as actors Joo Ji-hoon, Nam Joo-hyuk, Ji Chang-wook, and Lee Dong-hwi, along with rapper Simon Dominic, as regulars at his establishment before they became friends. Jo Jae-se explained that they frequented his place because they found him to be a good listener and empathetic, leading them to jokingly refer to him as the 'empathy fairy.'
He told me he wants to release a hit song that everyone knows and sings along to, and that he wants to grow more musically.
During the show, when asked if he offered advice to his friends, Jo Jae-se revealed that he had counseled Lim Young-woong on various matters. He shared that Lim Young-woong often seeks his counsel, recently expressing a strong desire to create a hit song that resonates with the entire nation and to further develop his musical artistry. "He told me he wants to release a hit song that everyone knows and sings along to, and that he wants to grow more musically," Jo Jae-se stated.
Intriguingly, Jo Jae-se also disclosed that Lim Young-woong seeks advice on romantic relationships. "He also wants to get relationship advice," Jo Jae-se said, adding, "I tell him to date someone and then talk to me about it. As far as I know, he doesn't have a girlfriend, but he says he wants to get married."
He also wants to get relationship advice. I tell him to date someone and then talk to me about it. As far as I know, he doesn't have a girlfriend, but he says he wants to get married.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.