Her family did not attend her wedding.
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Actress Choo Ja Hyun‘s life story is once again drawing attention from netizens, many of whom are revisiting the hardships she endured before finding happiness, and her decision to stand by her husband following a highly publicized controversy.
Long before becoming one of Korea’s most successful actresses in China, Choo Ja Hyun experienced a deeply difficult childhood. The actress has previously spoken about losing her younger sister in a tragic drowning accident when she was young. Following the incident, she revealed that her mother frequently blamed her for the loss, allegedly telling her, “You should have died instead of your sister.”
Choo Ja Hyun also shared that she experienced discrimination within her family for being a daughter and later watched her family fall apart after her parents divorced when she was 17 years old. Feeling alone and without support, she eventually left Korea for China in 2005.
At the time, she reportedly had no connections in the country and could not speak a word of Chinese. Despite the challenges, she rebuilt her career from scratch, memorizing scripts overnight and studying relentlessly until she eventually achieved stardom through the hit drama The Temptation To Go Home.
Her success story became even more inspiring when she met Chinese actor Yu Xiao Guang and the pair fell in love. The couple became one of the most beloved Korean-Chinese celebrity couples and married in 2019.
However, their relationship was later rocked by controversy when footage surfaced showing Yu Xiao Guang interacting closely with another woman, sparking allegations of infidelity. A woman was spotted sitting on his lap.
The incident generated massive attention across both Korea and China, with many questioning the future of their marriage. Despite the backlash, Choo Ja Hyun chose to remain by her husband’s side. The couple later addressed the controversy, with Yu Xiao Guang apologizing for causing concern and Choo Ja Hyun continuing to support him publicly.
Today, the actress continues to live with her husband and son while maintaining a successful career, with many fans hoping that her long and difficult journey has finally led to a happier chapter.