Singer Lee Ji-hye shed tears as she expressed her gratitude to Baek Z Young and Yuri from the group Cool, who stood by her side during her difficult times.
In content released on Lee Ji-hye's YouTube channel, "Not Hating the Attention Seeker," on July 2, it was revealed that Yuri, who resides in the United States, visited Korea for the first time in seven years. She joined her close friend Baek Z Young at Lee Ji-hye's home to share memories of their long-standing friendship.
The three reflected on their activities from over 20 years ago and recalled the times they relied on each other. Yuri said, "We have a history together. We went through hard times together, you know. We really relied on each other a lot. Since we all faced difficult situations once in a while at a young age, we bonded even more."
The trio also spoke candidly about their past popularity. Yuri reminisced about their youthful days in their 20s, saying, "We weren't pretty, but we had kind personalities. We each had different charms." Lee Ji-hye remarked, "Yuri was the most popular. I was second." Yuri then jokingly added, "Since I am married, my husband is my first love and my last love," bringing laughter to the group.
When asked, "Who was the most popular?" Baek Z Young replied, "In terms of numbers, Ji-hye was the most popular, while Yuri and I had our own devoted admirers," though she trailed off by adding, "I can't quite remember who they were."
At the end of the video, a heartfelt confession followed. Lee Ji-hye expressed her regret, saying, "You two gave me so many luxury gifts, but I have never properly returned the favor." She teared up as she added, "When my youth was difficult and depressing, you would call me out to karaoke, hang out with me, and help me endure. I hope you both stay healthy for a long time."
Hearing this, Baek Z Young warmly comforted Lee Ji-hye, saying, "Focus on raising your child and saving money for now, and pay us back later. You can do it when you earn a lot more in the future."
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)