'Immortal Songs' No Ji-hoon: "12 Years Since Debut but Long Hiatus... A Word from My Wife Comforted Me During Hard Times"

No Ji-hoon, Lee Eun-hye. Photo by KBS 2TV from the broadcast screen of 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend'.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Singer No Ji-hoon expressed gratitude to his wife who comforted him during his hiatus.

On the 9th, KBS 2TV's 'Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend' aired a '2020 Family Special.' On this episode, the couple No Ji-hoon and Lee Eun-hye appeared.

The two recalled No Ji-hoon's unknown days. Lee Eun-hye said, "During the unknown period, we were friends," adding, "At that time, I didn't feel sorry for him, but now he really enjoys being recognized little by little and keeps replaying the videos." She continued, "Although he has been debuted for 12 years, I think that finally something he had long hoped for has happened."

No Ji-hoon confessed, "It has been 12 years since my debut, but the hiatus was long," and added, "Of course, it was something I shouldn't have done, but there were times when I had extreme thoughts."

He explained, "When I wanted to give up everything, my wife comforted me with just one word." He continued, "'You've worked hard all this time'?that one phrase felt like a soothing embrace," and expressed gratitude, saying, "I can be active now thanks to my wife."

No Ji-hoon and Lee Eun-hye chose Paul Kim's 'Every Day, Every Moment' for their performance that day. Watching their stage, Jung Mi-ae said, "We've been married for 13 years, but we had times like that too," expressing envy.

Meanwhile, No Ji-hoon, a former goalkeeper of the youth national soccer team, debuted in 2009 and later transitioned to a trot singer. Recently, he gained attention by appearing on TV Chosun's 'Tomorrow is Mr. Trot.'

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