Cultwo's Jung Chan-woo, who had halted broadcasting activities due to panic disorder, has made a public appearance again after about seven years. Despite various controversies over the years, he is drawing attention from fans with a seemingly recovered smile and updates on his current status.
On the 15th, actress Seo Yoo-jung revealed several photos on her social media, writing, "With sister Young-ja on 'Taxi', with brother Chan-woo on 'Hello', and with brother Myung-soo on 'Happy Together'. Stay healthy." In the photos, Seo Yoo-jung is seen taking selfies with the MCs from the entertainment program she had previously appeared on, and among them, a shot of Jung Chan-woo smiling brightly during 'Hello' caught the eye. His expression, making a public appearance after so long, looked much more relaxed and healthier.
This is not the first time Jung Chan-woo's recent status has been revealed. In December of last year, his message was unexpectedly captured in the National Assembly main conference hall, causing a stir. A media outlet captured the phone screen of People Power Party member Jeong Dong-man, which contained a text from Jung Chan-woo saying, "Hyung, stay strong~ I'm always cheering for you." It was an unexpected release of his status in such a location and manner.
Jung Chan-woo left all broadcasts, including the Cultwo Show, in 2018 due to a complex decline in health, including diabetes, tinnitus, bipolar disorder, and panic disorder. At the time, Kim Tae-kyun noted that "Chan-woo was exhausted from stress and overwork but is making efforts to recover," and the agency stated, "We will discuss his return after sufficient rest." He later switched his social media accounts to private and entered a long period of seclusion.
From time to time, updates were shared. In 2019, broadcaster Lee Sun-jung shared a photo they took together, and in May of this year, reports emerged that Jung Chan-woo attended a gathering on the day of the singer Kim Ho-joong's drunk driving incident. In response, Jung Chan-woo's side clarified, "I only attended up to the screen golf, and I did not participate in the drinking party afterward." Kim Ho-joong's agency also confirmed the same content as an official stance.
Amidst various clarifications and quiet updates, the Jung Chan-woo in Seo Yoo-jung's photos sent a signal to fans that he is "doing well and staying healthy" with a bright smile that belied his long absence. Netizens expressed their support, saying, "The catchphrase 'Isn't it unexpected?' is coming to mind again lol", "It's nice to see him just as he was before", "I'm glad it looks like he has recovered his health", and "I want to see him on stage again someday."
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