Actress and Girls' Generation member Choi Sooyoung has shared a series of upbeat photos from Japan following confirmation that she and actor Jung Kyung Ho have ended their 14-year relationship, offering fans a first glimpse of her public mood after the breakup.
On June 9, Sooyoung posted multiple images from a recent trip and work schedule in Japan, pairing the upload with emojis including hearts, flowers, meat and beer. While she did not directly address the breakup, the timing of the post—coming shortly after the split was announced—quickly drew attention online.
In the photos, Sooyoung is seen smiling in casual outfits, including an AC/DC T-shirt paired with a brown skirt, as well as enjoying food and filming-related activities during her time abroad. Fans highlighted her relaxed expression and cheerful tone, interpreting the post as a subtle sign of resilience, per Naver.
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Earlier that same day, agencies for both Sooyoung and Jung confirmed the couple had recently ended their relationship and agreed to remain supportive colleagues. The pair had been together since 2012 after first meeting through church and later attending Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater and Film. They publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2014 and became one of the industry's most well-known long-term celebrity couples.
The breakup has also reignited interest in past interviews and moments between the two. According to Koreaboo, an earlier "drinking show" appearance by Jung Kyung Ho has resurfaced online, where the actor spoke candidly about Sooyoung in a segment that has since gone viral following news of their split.
In the clip, Jung reflected on his personal growth, saying Sooyoung had helped keep him grounded during periods when he felt he might have become a bad actor if not for her influence. The remarks, originally made in 2025, have circulated widely on social media in recent days.
According to the publication, netizens reacted emotionally to the resurfaced video, with many expressing sadness over the timing of the breakup in relation to Jung's past comments. Some fans wrote that the clip made the separation feel more poignant, while others reflected on the difficulty of long-term relationships in the public eye.
Online reactions to Sooyoung's Japan post have been similarly strong, with hundreds of thousands of likes and thousands of comments offering encouragement and support.
