Recently, a video titled “Jannabi’s Choi Jung Hoon Crying at Konkuk University Festival” began circulating on online communities and social media platforms.
In the footage, Choi Jung Hoon appears visibly emotional, holding a microphone while struggling to compose himself. His nose appeared red, and he seemed overwhelmed during the performance. Concerned fans in the audience shouted words of encouragement such as, “Don’t cry!” while others expressed their affection by calling out, “We really love you!”
Embarrassed by the attention, Choi Jung Hoon responded with a playful “Shh,” encouraging the crowd to quiet down.
Addressing the audience, Choi Jung Hoon revealed that he had unexpectedly experienced difficulties with his voice during the performance. “It’s actually my first time losing my voice like this, so I was caught off guard. But hearing all of you sing so loudly… I think next time I won’t be as flustered.” He then gave the audience a thumbs-up, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Many viewers interpreted his tears as a heartfelt reaction to hearing thousands of fans sing along to his music and support him during a difficult moment on stage.
Despite the emotional explanation, some netizens began speculating about his personal life. Comments such as “Maybe they broke up” and “Did he have a fight with Han Ji Min?” quickly appeared online, fueling rumors about the celebrity couple’s relationship. However, longtime fans were quick to dismiss the speculation. Many pointed out that Choi Jung Hoon has a reputation for becoming emotional during performances and public events. Some fans noted that one of his nicknames is “Choi Tto-Ul” (roughly meaning “Choi cries again”), referencing his tendency to tear up when deeply moved.
As a result, many believe the festival incident had little to do with his relationship status and was instead another example of his emotional connection with fans and music.
Choi Jung Hoon and Han Ji Min have been publicly dating since 2024, drawing attention as a celebrity couple with a 10-year age difference. The pair first met through the KBS music talk show The Seasons: Choi Jung Hoon’s Night Park. During her appearance on the program, Han Ji Min revealed that she had long been a fan of Jannabi and decided to appear on the show after learning it would be one of its final episodes. The two later performed a duet together, displaying natural chemistry that eventually developed into a romantic relationship.
Following news of their relationship, Han Ji Min became the target of online harassment. According to reports, a woman in her 30s allegedly posted malicious content about the actress on social media and made threatening remarks, including comments about disrupting projects featuring Han Ji Min. The individual was also accused of tagging accounts belonging to people associated with the actress while posting threatening messages. The case was investigated by police before being forwarded to prosecutors for further legal proceedings.
While breakup rumors continue to circulate in some corners of the internet, there is currently no evidence suggesting that Choi Jung Hoon and Han Ji Min have ended their relationship. Most fans believe the singer’s tears were the result of gratitude and emotion during a memorable festival performance rather than any personal relationship issue.
For now, the viral clip appears to be another example of how emotional moments involving celebrities can quickly spark speculation online.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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