Singer and broadcaster Lee Hyori recently opened up about taking a lengthy career break after her marriage, revealing she stepped away from the spotlight for several years in Jeju.
Lee Hyori Reflects on Her 4-Year Career Hiatus
During the 15th episode of the JTBC entertainment program ‘Love War’ broadcast on the 5th, a couple representing ‘resting youth’ drew significant attention. On this day, panelist Seo Jang-hoon remarked, Nowadays, people are not simply called unemployed; instead, terms like resting youth, breathing youth, and preparation-stage youth are used to soften the phrasing.
Hearing this, Lee Hyori commented, The word unemployed feels a bit provocative. For me, after getting married, I took a break for the first 4 to 5 years while living in Jeju.
Seo Jang-hoon’s Unprecedented Workaholic Work Ethic
In response to her confession, Seo Jang-hoon surprised the cast by stating, I have never rested in my entire life. Kim Hee-chul verified his statement, adding, Among the people I know, he is an absolute number one workaholic. He is extremely diligent.
Lee Hyori nodded in agreement, noting, Seo Jang-hoon is the type of person who believes we should live hard and work hard. Seo Jang-hoon emphasized his stance by agreeing, It’s true.
Current Status of Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon
Meanwhile, Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon got married in 2013 and lived in Jeju before relocating to Pyeongchang-dong, Seoul, in 2024. Currently, Lee Hyori balances her broadcasting career with running a yoga studio, while Lee Sang-soon has transformed into a radio DJ, connecting closely with listeners.
