Hong Jin-kyung weeps at Choi Jun Hee's wedding, joking her eyes were 'stuck together'

Broadcasters Hong Jin-kyung and Jung Sun-hee are set to reveal their special 30-year friendship. Having stood by each other during their most difficult moments, the two are expected to show extraordinary "best friend" chemistry, even engaging in unrestrained revelations fueled by the deep trust they have built over many years.

On the upcoming broadcast of KBS2's 'Problem Child in House' airing on the 21st, 'Queen of Skits' Kim Ji-sun and 'Queen of Talk' Jung Sun-hee will appear. During this episode, Jung and Hong will reveal everything from the beginning of their long-standing connection to the moments they served as each other's pillars of support, and even the behind-the-scenes stories of Choi Jun Hee's recent wedding, which they attended together.

The connection between the two dates back to the popular 1996 KBS2 'Super Sunday' segment 'People of Geumchon.' After meeting through the program, they shared nearly 30 years of life together, enduring the ups and downs of the entertainment industry side by side.

Recalling their first meeting, Jung reminisced about Hong, saying, "I had never seen a character like this in my life." She explained that Hong's straightforward personality—saying and doing exactly what she thinks—felt unfamiliar and fascinating at the time.

The two have significantly different temperaments. However, that very difference became the strength that allowed their relationship to endure for so long. Jung described Hong as a friend so close she feels like part of her own body, noting, "One day, Jin-kyung was already off work at my house first," illustrating their lack of boundaries.

Thirty years in the entertainment industry is by no means a short time. Even as the broadcasting environment and the flow of popular culture changed several times, the two have maintained important places in each other's lives. For Jung, in particular, Hong was more than just a broadcasting colleague; she was a friend who walked through the difficult stages of life together.

Jung revealed an action Hong took during a time when Jung was going through a hard time and distancing herself from the world. Hong had come to visit her personally, offering to take her for a drive, even though she was limping at the time due to shingles.

Jung shared the situation, saying, "My mother cried at the sight of that." Although she was also in a difficult situation herself, the fact that Hong, who was physically unwell, came to visit her out of concern left a profound impact.

The relationship between the two has often been proven through actions rather than words. While they tease each other's personalities and reveal private details on broadcasts, they have confirmed their friendship by staying by each other's side during truly important moments.

Recently, they drew attention again by appearing together at the wedding of Choi Jun Hee, the daughter of the late Choi Jin-sil. The two shed tears together at the wedding venue, and Hong was specifically captured unable to control her emotions while wearing sunglasses.

Recalling the situation, Jung revealed that Hong's eyes were severely swollen. She made the studio erupt in laughter by describing it as, "She cried so much that her eyes were swollen shut, almost stuck together like a sphincter."

While it is a somewhat extreme expression, it is a joke only possible between long-time friends. Because they are closer than anyone else, they can speak of each other's most private moments without hesitation, and within that, there lies affection and trust accumulated over a long time.

Hong also does not hide her special feelings for Jung. Recently, she even volunteered to be a "Global Matchmaker," claiming she would introduce Jung to good people whenever the opportunity arises.

In response, Jung jokingly complained, "Because of Jin-kyung, my information keeps being sent overseas without me even knowing," drawing laughter. This moment clearly shows the relationship between Hong, who actively looks after her friend's love life, and Jung, who complains about it yet ultimately accepts it.

The reason their friendship is special is not simply because they have known each other for a long time. To maintain a long-term relationship in the entertainment industry, one must endure not only each other's successes but also their failures and wounds. It requires a relationship where you rejoice together when one person is in the spotlight, and instead of forcing them out when they want to distance themselves from the world, you stay by their side.

In that sense, Hong and Jung are cited as a rare example of long-term friendship in the broadcasting industry. Having experienced the heyday of variety shows in the 1990s, the two remain central figures in each other's lives even as eras change and broadcasting styles evolve.

Above all, the two do not overly romanticize one another. They sometimes discuss painful memories and tease each other's appearance or behavior, yet in decisive moments, they defend one another more sincerely than anyone else. Their relationship is a unique blend of laughter, empathy, raw honesty, and deep consideration.

In this episode of 'Problem Child in House,' they are expected to show the many layers of a friendship that has deepened over 30 years. From the tears shed at Choi Jun Hee's wedding to the moments they candidly reveal each other's private lives, interest is mounting to see the true story of their friendship hidden behind the laughter.