Ko Ji-yong shares Eminem's 'Not Afraid' two months after divorce announcement

Following his announcement regarding his divorce, Sechs Kies member Ko Ji-yong has been steadily sharing glimpses of his daily life. Most recently, he caught the public's eye by personally selecting Eminem's 'Not Afraid.' While he has not explicitly stated his specific feelings, interest is growing as fans wonder if the song and the daily photos shared since his divorce announcement indirectly reveal his mindset toward starting a new chapter in life.

On the 2nd, Ko posted a screenshot of himself listening to Eminem's song 'Not Afraid' on his SNS, writing, "The lyrics of this person always resonate with me." 'Not Afraid' is a song that conveys the will to move forward while facing past fears and failures. Given that Ko specifically mentioned the song's lyrics, some are interpreting this in connection with his path following the divorce.

However, Ko did not directly link the song to his divorce. Therefore, rather than concluding his specific feelings or future plans based solely on his song choice, it is more appropriate to view it as him expressing his emotions through music while navigating a difficult period.

Recently, Ko has been sharing updates on his life through SNS, appearing to be in a much more stable mood than before. On the 26th of last month, he shared a photo taken with acquaintances in Euljiro, writing, "With SBS Inkigayo MC Kim Jin hyung and Lahan Hotel Chung-shik hyung after a long time."

Even after revealing his divorce, he has consistently shared his unadorned daily life, such as walking his dog or having meals with acquaintances.

Previously, in July, Ko directly revealed through a long post, "I divorced my wife two years ago." Regarding the reason he had not disclosed the fact until now, he explained that he waited so that his son, Seung-jae, could fully accept the situation and grow up stably.

He stated regarding the divorce, "It was a decision made to respect each other's paths and to fulfill our respective responsibilities as adults." Above all, regarding his son, he made his intention clear to continue his responsibility as a parent, saying, "I will continue to do my best as a father."

By sharing a photo taken side-by-side with his son at the time, he showed that the father-son relationship remains unchanged even after the divorce.

Ko married family medicine specialist Heo Yang-im in 2013 and had his son, Seung-jae, the following year. From 2017, he appeared on KBS2's 'The Return of Superman' for about two years, garnering high interest by showing his daily life with his son to the public. In particular, the natural relationship between father and son shown on the broadcast served as an opportunity to imprint him on the public not just as a businessman from an idol background, but as 'Father Ko Ji-yong.'

His life trajectory has shifted from an idol star to a businessman, and then to a figure who meets the public again through broadcasting. He debuted as a member of Sechs Kies in 1997, leading the golden age of the first generation of idols, but after the team disbanded in 2000, he left the entertainment industry to work as a businessman. Later, he reappeared before the public by breaking a long hiatus through 'The Return of Superman.'

Recently, rumors regarding his health surfaced as he was captured with a thin face and weight loss. While there were stories that his weight had dropped to 63 kg due to concerns regarding past liver function decline, it is difficult to judge an individual's health status based solely on photos. In recently released photos, he appears to have regained some weight in his face and is seen naturally socializing with acquaintances, which has somewhat eased the concerns of fans.

The way celebrities disclose their daily lives after a divorce has changed compared to the past. While it was common to release official statements through agencies or the media, in the SNS era, a single photo or a song can sometimes serve as a person's message. However, this does not immediately signify a direct statement regarding a specific event.

Ko is also communicating with the public in a loose manner through daily posts, including this selection of 'Not Afraid.' Even after revealing the major change of his divorce, rather than over-explaining his life, he appears to be recording his current time through music and daily life. While it is unknown whether the song title 'Not Afraid' accurately represents his actual feelings, attention is focused on the process of him, having entered a new phase, recovering his daily life in his own way.