Choo Sung-hoon apologizes to Ahn Jae-hyun after accidental remark regarding divorce

Entertainer Choo Sung-hoon apologized to actor Ahn Jae-hyun after asking about his marital status and later realizing Ahn had previously been divorced. The unexpected interaction, which included Choo expressing envy toward Ahn, created a moment of both laughter and awkwardness due to the highly publicized nature of Ahn's past divorce from Koo Hye-sun.

In the episode of the SBS Plus and MBN variety program 'A Man's Way to Travel in Manado' aired on the 3rd, new member Ahn Jae-hyun was shown traveling to Manado, Indonesia, with Choo Sung-hoon and Kim Jong-kook. The three men enjoyed the leisure of their trip at a local tuna course meal restaurant, where they ate tuna steak and grilled jawbone.

During the meal, Choo Sung-hoon watched Ahn Jae-hyun closely as he carefully took wet wipes out of his bag, before suddenly asking, "Are you married?" Faced with the unexpected question, Ahn's expression momentarily froze, and he eventually stood up to change the subject, asking, "Is the coconut not ready yet?"

Noticing the situation, Kim Jong-kook stepped in to manage the moment, telling Ahn, "Jae-hyun, it's okay. This hyung doesn't know well." However, Choo Sung-hoon, still unaware of the context, asked "Why?", prompting Ahn to cautiously reveal that he is a divorcee by stating, "I have been through it once."

Choo Sung-hoon reacted calmly to the revelation, saying, "Ah, you've been through it? That can happen." Kim Jong-kook added, "Many people know. It wasn't a quiet departure," indirectly explaining that the divorce process between Ahn Jae-hyun and Koo Hye-sun was widely known to the public. Given that the couple's separation had drawn significant social attention, Kim's explanation carried a sense of awkwardness.

Still not fully grasping the situation, Choo Sung-hoon remarked, "Did you have a fun time going through it? Then it's fine. I'm envious," which caused laughter on set. Choo's innocent reaction—expressing envy as if Ahn were merely returning from a trip—created unexpected humor. Ahn Jae-hyun repeatedly stood up and sat down in agitation, attempting to hide his awkwardness by making random comments like, "It's delicious, so delicious. It really is summer."

After finally understanding the situation, Choo Sung-hoon apologized, saying, "It's because I didn't know well, sorry, sorry." Ahn Jae-hyun concluded the moment by being considerate toward Choo, stating, "It's because I didn't introduce myself. It's my fault." While the question stemmed from the other person's lack of knowledge, it resulted in a momentary tense episode for both the subject and those around him.

Ahn Jae-hyun married actress Koo Hye-sun in 2016, but drew significant attention when their marital crisis became known in 2019. Following divorce litigation, they finalized their divorce by mutual agreement in 2020. The unexpected marriage talk during the Manado trip occurred as Choo Sung-hoon belatedly learned of the marriage and divorce of the two, which had once heated the entertainment industry.

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