[Sportschosun Reporter Kim Soo-hyun] Broadcaster Choi Dong-seok shared an update showing him out for a walk on a rainy day, while continuing to promote a group purchase deal.
Choi posted on his SNS on the 22nd, saying, "I couldn't sleep last night because I had all kinds of thoughts, so I came outside as soon as dawn broke," and shared photos of himself walking and climbing a mountain despite the rainy weather.
He then expressed his feelings, saying, "I thought it might be nice to walk in the rain for a change..."
He also announced the group purchase, saying, "I really hate bringing up group buys when I'm in this kind of mood, but we've opened sales for wireless earbuds."
Choi introduced the product, adding, "Please take a look if you like listening to music and enjoying a brief moment of happiness." His emotional post drew attention because he still ended up promoting the group purchase.
Previously, Choi drew attention for promoting group purchases even while going through a lawsuit over an affair related to his divorce from Park Ji-yoon.
At the time, Park Ji-yoon and Choi Dong-seok were locked in legal disputes, including mutual lawsuits over alleged affairs. Even then, both continued their SNS activity, posting group purchase promotions for items such as food and cosmetics.
That day, Choi also shared his thoughts along with the group purchase news. He said, "Lately, I often think that happiness is ultimately the result of effort," and added, "Don't we usually think happiness naturally follows when something good happens? But in real life, it seems to work the other way around."
He continued, "If you just stay still, you become anxious and start comparing yourself to others. You focus more on what you don't have than on what you already have. That's why, to be happy, you actually have to make a conscious effort."
He added, "Keep good people close, and keep your distance from people who make you uncomfortable. Take care of your body and mind, and deliberately make time for the things you enjoy."
Meanwhile, Choi married Park Ji-yoon, his fellow announcer at KBS, in 2009 and they have one son and one daughter. However, the couple split after 14 years of marriage in 2023. They are currently continuing divorce proceedings, and Park Ji-yoon has custody and parental rights for both children.
During the divorce process, claims involving their private lives were also made public, drawing significant attention. As a result, the lawsuits for damages over alleged affairs filed by both sides were all dismissed in the first trial last January, and Choi has appealed the ruling.
shyun@sportschosun.com
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
