Maeng Seung-ji calls boyfriend "future groom" after hospital discharge

Comedian Maeng Seung-ji announced her discharge from the hospital on the 2nd, expressing gratitude to her boyfriend, whom she referred to as her "future groom" for his daily visits and assistance with her work during her illness.

Comedian Maeng Seung-ji has drawn attention by referring to her boyfriend as her "future groom" following her sudden hospitalization and subsequent discharge. Approximately three months after making their relationship public, the use of a nickname implying marriage suggests the couple's relationship has deepened. The warmth of their bond was further highlighted by the revelation of her boyfriend's devotion, as he visited her at the hospital every day to provide food and even assist with her work.

On the 2nd, Maeng Seung-ji announced via her social media that she had returned home after recovering, stating, "I have been discharged. It was a time of feeling and learning many things." Her sudden hospitalization had caused concern among fans and acquaintances, but she shared the news of her recovery along with gratitude for those who supported her through the difficult time.

She was most prominent in her thanks, specifically mentioning her boyfriend. "In particular, I am most grateful to our future groom," Maeng Seung-ji said, showing no hesitation in expressing her affection. She explained that despite being incredibly busy with hospital visits, preparing for lectures, and handling client communications, he traveled long distances every day to take care of her. He reportedly brought her plenty of the foods she wanted to eat and boosted her spirits by noting her daily progress and achievements.

Maeng Seung-ji also shared that whenever she whimpered or struggled due to her illness, her boyfriend did his best to cheer her up. He even assisted with her business communications so that she could focus entirely on her recovery. "He was so reliable and I am so grateful," she said, repeatedly expressing her thanks to him for prioritizing her care despite his busy daily life.

The affectionate messages were even more sweet. Maeng Seung-ji laughed as she shared that her boyfriend often says, "Honey! Don't worry!! I'll protect you!!" to which she responded, "I'll get well soon and protect you too." Following her boyfriend's promise to protect her, she expressed her desire to recover her health so she can also be a source of strength for him. Interest has intensified as the specific details of their affectionate daily life have been revealed since they went public with their relationship.

Previously, Maeng Seung-ji had caused concern among fans by announcing her sudden hospitalization. At the time, she noted, "Because I have been in the hospital for a few days due to illness, I haven't been able to reply to many messages," expressing her intention to reach out again after her recovery. While her health issues caused disruptions to her activities and daily life, she provided a more stable update through the news of her discharge and the revelation of her boyfriend's devoted care.

Maeng Seung-ji debuted as an MBC open recruitment comedian in 2013 and has continued various activities in broadcasting, performances, and diverse content. In August, she drew attention by publicly announcing her boyfriend's existence. Since then, she has spoken candidly about the background of their relationship and their marriage plans.

When asked about marriage plans at the time, Maeng Seung-ji replied, "I didn't have thoughts of marriage at the time, but now I should gradually start preparing." Given that she referred to her boyfriend as her "future groom" in this recent update regarding her discharge, attention is focused on the couple as they move step by step toward marriage following their public relationship.

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