Jung Suk-won expresses burden as Baek Ji-young's husband, vows to repay all debts
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Jung Suk-won expressed his sense of responsibility and burden as singer Baek Ji-young's husband.
- He stated he has pride and will repay all debts, even by selling his kidney.
- The comments were made in a YouTube video featuring his wife's visit to an employee's apartment.
Jung Suk-won, husband of South Korean singer Baek Ji-young, has openly discussed the significant pressure and responsibility he feels as her spouse. In a recent YouTube video uploaded to Baek Ji-young's channel, Jung shared his determination to overcome financial difficulties, asserting his personal pride and commitment to repaying all debts.
"I have pride too," Jung stated, emphasizing his resolve. "I will repay everything, even if I have to sell my kidney." This strong declaration highlights the weight of his financial obligations and his deep commitment to his family. The comments were made during a segment where Baek Ji-young and Jung visited the luxurious apartment of an advertising team employee who was renting the property for 500 million won.
The video, titled "Baek Ji-young is going crazy, wants to live right now in a 500 million won monthly rent Cheongdam luxury staff house," showcases the couple's interaction with their employee's living situation. While the context of Jung's financial struggles is not fully detailed in the provided text, his remarks suggest a period of significant hardship that he is determined to overcome, driven by a sense of duty and personal honor.
I have pride too. I will repay everything, even if I have to sell my kidney.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.