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Yano Shiho: 'Sudden Father-in-Law's Death... Sarang's Trauma Lasted 2 Years'
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Yano Shiho: 'Sudden Father-in-Law's Death... Sarang's Trauma Lasted 2 Years'

From Dong-A Ilbo · (10m ago) Korean Critical tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Yano Shiho will appear on the KBS 2TV show 'Pyeonstorang' to share her family life and cooking.
  • She prepared Chueotang (loach soup) using her mother-in-law's recipe to commemorate her father-in-law, who passed away in April 2023.
  • Yano spoke about the shock of her father-in-law's sudden death and the lasting trauma it caused her daughter, Chu Sarang, and husband, Choo Sung-hoon.

Yano Shiho, wife of mixed martial arts fighter Choo Sung-hoon, is set to appear on the KBS 2TV entertainment program 'Pyeonstorang,' offering viewers a glimpse into her culinary routines and personal life.

During a pre-recorded segment, Yano prepared Chueotang, a traditional Korean dish, using her late mother-in-law's recipe. She explained that April marks the anniversary of her father-in-law's passing, a particularly difficult time for her husband, Choo Sung-hoon. His father died suddenly of a heart attack in April 2023.

Yano recounted the devastating moment she learned of his death, describing how she and her husband rushed to his side only to find he had already passed away. She also shared the profound impact this loss had on their family, particularly their daughter, Chu Sarang, who experienced about two years of trauma following the event. Yano noted that the passing of his father was a significant turning point in Choo Sung-hoon's life, leading to profound changes in him.

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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.