Former announcer Han Sung-joo, who halted her broadcasting activities following a personal privacy leak incident in 2011, has shared her recent updates for the first time in 14 years. This time, a photo with 'figure skating queen' Kim Yuna at an event for her alma mater has caught attention.
Recently, Han posted a photo on her personal TikTok account with the caption, "Proud of athlete Kim Yuna, with my junior~~". In the photo, Han is seen standing side by side with Kim Yuna, smiling brightly at the 120th anniversary event of Korea University. The two, dressed in neat formal attire, are looking at the camera with their hands clasped, conveying a warm atmosphere.
Han noted, "She is always remarkable and admirable, and I am proud of her," expressing her affection for her junior. He began TikTok activities under the name 'Esther' in 2023, revealing aspects of her private life, including time with her pet dog, golfing, and riding.
Han, who is a former Miss Korea winner from 1994, debuted as an actress in 1995 and joined SBS as an announcer the following year. She actively continued her broadcasting activities until 2011 when a video of her personal life with her partner was leaked, effectively driving her out of the industry. Afterward, she resumed her studies in horticultural therapy and obtained a doctorate degree in horticultural therapy from the Graduate School of Health at Dankook University, and in 2019, it was reported that she was working as a horticultural therapy specialist at a university hospital.
Recent comments on Han's social media included one from a netizen stating, "It must have been harder because you are a public figure; thank you for enduring it." In response, Han said, "Thank you for your words. Sometimes, pretending not to notice can be another form of support."
On the other hand, some malicious comments responded, "If they were a person of character, they wouldn't acknowledge it," and "Is this supposed to be a boast? How petty of them to waste their time doing this."
Meanwhile, Han Sung-joo is an announcer and actress who won Miss Korea in 1994. She debuted as an actress in 1995 and passed the announcer selection at SBS the following year. She married in 1999 but divorced after 10 months.
Han, who effectively retired from broadcasting in 2011, resumed her previously paused studies in horticultural therapy and obtained a doctorate degree in horticultural therapy from the Graduate School of Health at Dankook University. In 2019, there were reports that she was working as a horticultural therapy specialist at a university hospital.
In 2023, during the '2023 Regular Korea University and Yonsei University Friendly Sports Competition' rugby match, Han drew attention by taking the stage as a member of the cheering squad from the 93rd class celebrating the 30th anniversary of their admission to Korea University, 'Roar 93'.
[Photo] Han Sung-joo's SNS
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