On-Screen LGBTQ+ “Hometown Cha Cha Cha” Star Announces Surprise Marriage

Accomplished actress Hong Ji Hee shared some uplifting personal news with her fans and followers earlier today. Hong excitedly announced her upcoming marriage — a piece of news she was both thrilled and a bit nervous to disclose.

She revealed the news on Instagram through a heartfelt message to fans. In her announcement, Hong expressed a sense of vulnerability in sharing such personal news. However, she felt it was important to open up about her life’s new chapter to those who have supported her through her career and the valuable people in her life.

Hello! With the feel of spring in the air these days, I hope everyone is healthy and at peace. I have some good news I’d like to share with you all.

I am getting married … ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ♡ It feels a bit shy and cautious to talk about such a personal matter, but I wanted to courageously write this post to let those who have supported and shown interest in me for a long time, and all the precious people by my side, know about this. My partner is someone who always radiates kindness and warmth towards me, a truly sweet and wonderful person. (Komi likes him the best.) Although this news may come as a surprise, I hope you can understand it with an open heart… and may I ask for your support and congratulations?

I will strive to be a better person than before, and continue to work hard as an unchangingly diligent actor. I wish you all happiness! Thank you for reading!

— Hong Ji Hee on Instagram

At 37 years old, Hong Ji Hee has carved out a remarkable career for herself since making her acting debut in the film White Night: Walking Through the White Darkness. Her journey through the acting world has seen her taking on diverse roles across both the small screen and the musical theatre stage.

Some of her most memorable performances have been in television dramas such as Walk on the Flower Path, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Big Mouth, and The Uncanny Counter 2, as well as in musical productions like Six The Musical, Let Me Fly, and Il Tenore.

Hong’s portrayal of Yu Cho Hui in the beloved series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha has been particularly noteworthy. In a compelling representation of LGBTQ+ narratives, her character is a timid and introverted primary school teacher who comes to terms with her feelings for her friend, Yeo Hwa Jung.

yu cho hui from hometown cha-cha-cha (2021)#hongjihee #홍지희 pic.twitter.com/qKYpUgZyQe

— daily kdrama ladies (@womenofkdrama) September 20, 2021

i wish i was d34d bro im so broken my yu cho hui you deserve happiness pic.twitter.com/8arzP0lSc5

— ☆ (@slinxso) November 1, 2021

The role not only showcased Hong’s ability to convey deep emotional complexities but also emphasized the challenges faced by those dealing with unreciprocated love and familial rejection.