Actor Choi Jin-sil's son Choi Hwan-hee has revealed a new stage name, surprising fans with the change from Searo, which was his previous name.
Previously, Choi Hwan-hee made his debut as a singer in November 2020 under the name 'Searo' and released the single 'Designer,' marking his official start in the music industry. Recently, he changed his activity name to 'Ben Bliss' and forecast active activities, having released an EP titled 'Dahlia' in collaboration with Sunoa on the 7th. He has been actively promoting on his personal social media by posting various photos.
On the same day, the popular music scene reported that Ben Bliss released his first collaborative EP 'Dahlia' with rapper Sunoa on the 7th. The album conveys a message based on the meaning of the flower Dahlia, which is 'a letter to those who were once with us.' With that, he raised expectations by revealing several photos posing in a reed field.
Riding that wave, Choi Hwan-hee's mother's close friend and broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung actively promoted this through her personal account story on the 9th. Hong Jin-kyung posted, "Hwan-hee changed his stage name from Searo to Ben Bliss," and added, "Since this is Ben Bliss's first album, which he personally produced all the tracks, please listen to it a lot," along with a hashtag for his new stage name. Given that he is the son of a close friend, her support as a senior and a mother's friend brought warmth to netizens.
Netizens reacted variously, saying, "I'm looking forward to the new look, not Searo," "He seems to have all the talent and visuals," and "I'm anxious to listen to the album, I will definitely check it out."
Meanwhile, Choi Hwan-hee, along with his younger sibling Choi Joon-hee, are garnering significant attention as the children of the late actress Choi Jin-sil. The two visited a memorial park separately to mark the 15th anniversary of their mother Choi Jin-sil's passing in 2023, leading to rumors of discord between them. However, an acquaintance clarified to OSEN at the time, saying, "That's not the case. They are just ordinary siblings." Subsequently, Choi Joon-hee promoted Choi Hwan-hee's new song, and Choi Hwan-hee attended his younger sibling's show, showing their unwavering camaraderie and dispelling the controversy.
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