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Musical actor Kim Ho-young enjoys New York, visits Korean eateries
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Musical actor Kim Ho-young enjoys New York, visits Korean eateries

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Musical actor Kim Ho-young is enjoying his time in New York, sharing updates on his YouTube channel.
  • He visited a Korean restaurant and a fusion Korean eatery, commenting on the food's authentic flavors.
  • The article briefly mentions Kim Ho-young's past controversy involving musical actress Ok Joo-hyun.

Musical actor Kim Ho-young is currently enjoying a trip to New York, sharing his experiences with fans through his YouTube channel. In a recent video titled 'I just left for New York, but I'm already engrossed in a 20-minute talk on the plane,' Kim documented his visit to a sundubu jjigae restaurant in the city's Koreatown.

During his meal, Kim mentioned his family connections in the United States. "I have three older sisters in America, and one of them is in Korea right now, so I will see my two sisters," he said. He humorously added that if his family were together, they might remark on his fortunate circumstances, suggesting he was born with many advantages due to his family's background.

I have three older sisters in America, and one of them is in Korea right now, so I will see my two sisters.

โ€” Kim Ho-youngKim Ho-young discussed his family while in New York.

Later, Kim visited a fusion Korean restaurant run by an acquaintance. Upon tasting the kimchi, he remarked, "I can taste my mother's cooking. It's Jeolla-style." This comment highlights his appreciation for authentic flavors and traditional Korean cuisine.

The article also briefly touches upon a past controversy involving Kim Ho-young and musical actress Ok Joo-hyun. Four years ago, Ok Joo-hyun publicly demanded an explanation from Kim regarding the 'Okjangpan controversy.' This involved a social media post by Kim in 2022, which was interpreted as a veiled criticism of Ok Joo-hyun's alleged 'friendship casting.' The situation escalated, leading to legal disputes, though both parties eventually settled the matter and Ok Joo-hyun withdrew her lawsuit.

I can taste my mother's cooking. It's Jeolla-style.

โ€” Kim Ho-youngKim Ho-young commented on the kimchi at a fusion Korean restaurant.
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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.