Fin.K.L’s Ock Joo-hyun addresses marriage misconceptions, reflects on career

Singer and musical actor Ock Joo-hyun, formerly of first-generation girl group Fin.K.L, has opened up about longstanding misconceptions that she is opposed to marriage. She said that losing her father at a young age and taking on family responsibilities made it difficult for her to consider marriage easily. Ock appeared on the Sept. 8 broadcast of Channel A’s variety show where she welcomes singer Tei and musical actress Lee Ji-hye as guests for a home-cooked meal. Debuting in 1998 with Fin.K.L, Ock rose to stardom in the late 1990s and transitioned to a career in musicals in 2005. She shared stories from her 28 years in the industry, including behind-the-scenes episodes from her Fin.K.L days. Ock also revealed how she once felt about her Fin.K.L identity: “When I debuted in musicals, I wished people would forget I was Ock Joo-hyun from Fin.K.L. But I’ve realized Fin.K.L is inseparable from my life.” She said that the group’s ongoing remake project of its hit songs is meant as a gesture of gratitude to fans who have supported them. She added that the project has reminded her of hWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times