Ayumi "I am Korean... My real name is 'Lee Ayumi'" Confession

On the night of the 12th, Ayumi, who appeared on KBS 2TV's entertainment program 'Happy Together 4,' revealed that she is a third-generation Korean-Japanese. Photo by KBS 2TV

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Broadcaster Ayumi revealed that she is a third-generation Korean-Japanese.

On the night of the 12th, the KBS 2TV entertainment program 'Happy Together 4' (Haetoo 4) aired a time traveler special featuring singer Yang Joon-il, Noh Sa-yeon, Ayumi, and Young-gi as guests.

Appearing on the show for the first time in a while, Ayumi said, "I am appearing on 'Haetoo 4' for the first time in 16 years. I have been acting in Japan during that time. Now, I plan to work in Korea as well." She added, "I heard Yang Joon-il also moved here, and I have come completely. I am going to do this seriously."

She continued, "Since I am more comfortable speaking Japanese, I took many lessons in Japan. In Korea, my image was too much of an entertainer, so I couldn't get cast in dramas, which is why I acted in Japan. I wanted to do entertainment again, so I came back."

She then shared her thoughts, saying, "Entertainment seems to have changed a lot compared to before. In the past, you had to look directly at the camera and speak loudly, but now it seems to have become more casual."

Following this, Ayumi confessed that she is not Japanese but a third-generation Korean-Japanese. She said, "Many people think I am Japanese, but I am actually from the Jeonju Yi clan. I am a third-generation Korean-Japanese."

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