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S.E.S. Shoo, 4 years separated from Im Hyo-sung: 'No touching privacy... rather thrilled' ('Dongchimi')
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S.E.S. Shoo, 4 years separated from Im Hyo-sung: 'No touching privacy... rather thrilled' ('Dongchimi')

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Shoo, a former member of the K-pop group S.E.S., revealed she has been separated from her husband, Im Hyo-sung, for four years.
  • She stated that she is doing well and even feels a sense of excitement despite the separation.
  • The revelation was made on the MBN show 'Dongchimi'.

Shoo, a former member of the iconic K-pop group S.E.S., has disclosed that she has been living separately from her husband, former basketball player Im Hyo-sung, for the past four years. The singer shared this personal update during her appearance on the MBN television show 'Dongchimi' (also known as ' ์†ํ’€์ด์‡ผ ๋™์น˜๋ฏธ').

During the broadcast, Shoo candidly spoke about her current living situation, revealing the length of the separation. She mentioned that initially, the household arrangements involved separate rooms for herself, her husband, and their children. The living space was divided, with specific rooms designated for the twins and other children, one for herself, and another for clothing storage.

Despite the marital separation, Shoo conveyed a surprisingly positive outlook. She stated that she is managing well and, rather than feeling burdened, experiences a sense of excitement. "Privacy touch No... rather, I feel thrilled," she remarked, suggesting that the separation has brought a sense of personal freedom or renewed energy.

The disclosure sheds light on Shoo's personal life following her departure from the entertainment spotlight. Her candidness on 'Dongchimi' offers a glimpse into her life four years into this separate living arrangement with Im Hyo-sung.

Privacy touch No... rather, I feel thrilled

โ€” ShooShoo describes her feelings about her separation from her husband.
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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.