Korean Actress Choo Ja Hyun Reveals Romantic Relationship With Chinese Actor-Singer Yu Xiaoguang
Korean actress Choo Ja Hyun revealed Wednesday that she is dating Chinese actor-singer Yu Xiaoguang. The announcement about Choo's romantic relationship with Yu was made through her Weibo account.
She wrote: "I want to share the most important happening of my life with the people I love. I'm writing this with deep consideration."
"Even though I have thought that I shouldn't depend on someone, I have actually always wished to rely on somebody. Ever since I met him, I start and end the day with a feeling of happiness."
Choo went on, "Even though I thought it was a little strange, I have decided to announce [the relationship] because I was certain that he is an important part of my life."
The Korean actress is well-known in China after she made her debut in the country in the early 2000s, Asia One noted on Thursday. 36-year-old Choo reportedly earned 50 to 100 million won per episode of "The Big Flag Hero" in 2007, Korea Times forecasts on Wednesday.
Choo took the spotlight in 2011 after she starred in the Chinese version of Korean drama "Temptation of a Wife," which is entitled, "The Temptation to Go Home."
She started her modeling career at a young age of 17. Choo began her acting career in 1996 when she started appearing in several television series in South Korea such as 'Successful Story of a Bright Girl,' 'Sunrise House,' and 'Apgujeong House.'
The Korean actress won a number of awards for South Korean film, 'Bloody Tie.'
Meanwhile, 34-year-old Yu was previously a Chinese national swimmer. The actor-singer currently appears in a Chinese drama.
"The couple are dating under the premise that they will get married," a source told Ilgan Sports. Reportedly, Choo and Yu are planning to get married next year, according to a report by Korea Joongang Daily on Thursday.
