The recent news about actress Park Soo-jin, former member of the group Sugar, has become a hot topic.
Actress Kim Sung-eun shared a photo with Park Soo-jin on her Instagram story on the 24th, writing, "My workout mate, my close friend Soo." In the photo, Park Soo-jin is seen focused on her workout at a Pilates studio. Dressed in black athletic wear, she captivated attention with her toned physique and pure beauty. Kim Sung-eun took the picture herself, giving a glimpse into the close friendship between the two.
The two, who forged a bond while participating in a program together, have been close friends for a long time, and their appearance working out together evoked warmth.
Park Soo-jin, who married actor Bae Yong-joon in 2015, has one son and one daughter. Recently, she has stopped her entertainment activities and has not been seen in public, but her recent status has drawn significant attention through Kim Sung-eun's social media.
Earlier, in March, the SBS Plus and E Channel entertainment program "Soloraseo" featured members of Sugar—Hwang Jung-eum, Ayoumi, and Yook Hye-seung (Han Ye-won)—enjoying a New Year's gathering. During this gathering, Ayoumi expressed her regret, saying, "It would have been nice if Soo-jin were here as well. She's overseas." Hwang Jung-eum commented, "She's living well raising her kids in Hawaii. I saw her when I went there this time, and she looks like a high school student. She's so pretty," sharing the current status of Park Soo-jin.
Park Soo-jin and Bae Yong-joon are leading a quiet life in Hawaii, focusing on their children's education. Recently, they have also attracted attention with their charitable contributions. In December of last year, they donated 3 billion won to Yonsei Medical Center to support treatment for low-income youth and infants, and it was revealed through the school's website that they donated about $12,500 (approximately 17 million won) to the prestigious private school in Hawaii where their child is enrolled.
Meanwhile, Park Soo-jin gave birth to her first son in 2016 and her second daughter in 2018. However, she faced controversy in 2017 related to preferential treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit. At that time, regarding allegations of incubator cutting and visiting outside designated hours, Park Soo-jin clarified in a handwritten apology, stating, "My judgment was clouded during my first childbirth" and bowing her head.
Since then, the couple has left the entertainment industry and continues a family-centered life in Hawaii. Bae Yong-joon has sold his equity in KeyEast to SM Entertainment and closed his official website, effectively retiring from the industry. Bae Yong-joon's side noted, "He is currently focused on parenting and family life, and it's almost like he's retired from the entertainment world."
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