Comedian Yang Gi-ung's secret to winning over fiancée: '999 minutes of karaoke practice'

Comedian Yang Gi-ung has revealed a unique love story with his fiancée, Park Chae-yeon, ahead of his upcoming marriage. Known for bringing laughter to the stage with his voice impressions, he drew laughs by confessing that he used his family's karaoke business and the singing skills he has honed for 20 years as his romantic weapons.

On the 21st, Yang appeared on KBS Cool FM's 'Park Myung-soo's Radio Show' alongside comedian Ahn Yoon-sang to share details about his marriage. During the broadcast, DJ Park Myung-soo mentioned the news of Yang's marriage and introduced his fiancée as a fashion creator one year his senior who majored in Korean dance.

Yang is scheduled to marry fashion creator Park Chae-yeon on January 17 next year. The two met through the introduction of fellow comedian Hong Seong-hyeon and began dating in February. After a serious relationship lasting about seven months, they promised to marry.

When Park asked, "Did you win her heart with your voice impressions?" Yang gave an unexpected answer. He said, "My family's business is karaoke. We run a large karaoke establishment, and there, I always used the singing skills and special talents I've polished for 20 years to gain a bit of favor."

He added, "I would put in 999 minutes there and keep practicing." Rather than preparing a special event for dating, he used the skills he possessed to the fullest in his most familiar space. With the exaggerated expression typical of a comedian, the marriage story itself sounded like a short comedy skit.

For Yang, singing is not just a simple talent. He is currently appearing in the 'Everyone's Singing Contest' segment on KBS 2TV's 'Gag Concert,' where his main weapons are voice impressions and singing mimicry. Given that he is building a character by combining musical talent with voice impressions in stand-up comedy, he is essentially linking his long-term karaoke training to his broadcasting activities.

Yang debuted through tvN's 'Comedy Big League' in 2014 and experienced various stand-up comedy stages. After a hiatus following the cancellation of 'Comedy Big League,' he returned to the stand-up comedy stage by joining KBS's 'Gag Concert.' Recently, he has been expanding his presence through 'Everyone's Singing Contest' with his voice impressions and singing mimicry.

The marriage news began to spread last month. Park Chae-yeon personally announced her marriage to Yang by posting on her SNS, "I am getting married; I will share the news slowly," and the two have been revealing their dating life and couple content through SNS during their relationship.

Yang also did not hide his affection for his fiancée. He previously stated that he fell for Park because she is someone who fits his style well, noting that he was charmed by her beauty and her dedication to her work. He also explained that the warm welcome he received from her family when he first visited them influenced his decision to marry.

Their marriage draws attention not only because they are a celebrity couple but also because it is interesting to see how two people working in different fields naturally expand their relationship through their respective content. While Yang works in stand-up comedy, Park operates based on fashion and SNS content, maintaining their relationship by respecting each other's domains.

In particular, the '999 minutes at the karaoke' episode revealed by Yang has become another point of interest regarding his marriage. It is being evaluated as a marriage story truly fitting for a comedian, as he approached his partner by actively utilizing his long-standing specialty and daily environment rather than grand romantic events.

Close colleague and comedian Kim Seong-won is expected to serve as the master of ceremonies for the wedding. It is also known that the two plan to continue their respective activities after marriage.

For Yang, this marriage coincides with a period of solidifying a new foundation for his activities on the stand-up comedy stage. After moving his stage from 'Comedy Big League' to 'Gag Concert' and putting his specialties of voice impressions and singing mimicry back at the forefront, he is preparing for a new stage in his life following a seven-month romance.

It is a strange irony that Yang, who creates laughter on stage by imitating others' voices, won a heart in romance with his own voice and singing skills. His confession, accompanied by the somewhat exaggerated number of '999 minutes,' remains a pleasant episode showing how he won his love rather than just being news of a marriage.