'Miunuri Saekki' 60s Kim Yeonja "If You Don't Want to Marry, You Don't Have To"

Photo by SBS, capture from 'My Ugly Duckling'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] On the afternoon of the 3rd, Kim Yeonja appeared as a special MC on SBS's 'My Ugly Duckling' and performed a medley of her hit songs.

That day, Kim Yeonja revealed a story about Hong Jinyoung visiting her house and trying on all her clothes, saying, "I couldn't sleep that night," which brought laughter. She also exposed that Shin Dongyeop, despite seeing her many times and wanting to be close like siblings, still greets her with "Please take care of me." In response, Kim Yeonja explained, "Maybe because I entered the entertainment industry at a young age, my personality just doesn't allow that."

Shin Dongyeop then asked, "Is this nuna trying to look younger?" and the mother panelists responded with comments like "She looks young," and "I was surprised when I heard her age." Receiving a storm of compliments, Kim Yeonja was at a loss and briefly stood up and sat down again, asking, "What should I do?"

Additionally, when the mother panelists including Seo Janghoon listed Kim Yeonja's hit songs such as 'Sooeundung', 'Within 10 Minutes', and 'Bling Bling', Shin Dongyeop suggested she sing only short parts. Kim Yeonja readily agreed, stood up, and used a beverage bottle as a microphone to perform a live medley of her hits.

Shin Dongyeop mentioned the lyrics from 'Amor Fati', "Dating is essential, marriage is optional," and asked Seo Janghoon what he thought. Seo Janghoon said, "I think that's true," and Kim Yeonja agreed with his opinion. When Seo Janghoon asked, "If you don't want to get married, is it okay not to...?" Kim Yeonja agreed, saying, "I think it's okay not to," which made the studio burst into laughter.

She also spoke about her public relationship, saying, "He is considerate and reliable, so we don't fight. There's only one thing we argue about." When Shin Dongyeop asked, "What is that?" Kim Yeonja answered, "Alcohol," explaining, "My partner doesn't drink or smoke, but I drink a bit."

SBS variety show 'My Ugly Duckling' airs every Sunday at 9:05 PM.

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