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Jo Jae-se reveals Lim Young-woong seeks relationship advice, aims for hit song
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Jo Jae-se reveals Lim Young-woong seeks relationship advice, aims for hit song

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 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.

โ€” Jo Jae-seJo Jae-se relaying Lim Young-woong's musical aspirations.

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.

โ€” Jo Jae-seJo Jae-se discussing Lim Young-woong's interest in romance and marriage.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.