Lee Guk-joo Opens Up About Her Emotional Journey and New Chapter Abroad: “Alone in Japan”
Comedian Lee Guk-joo recently shared her heartfelt thoughts about her temporary move to Japan, revealing that the decision was driven by a desire to break free from the routine and rediscover herself.
Lee Guk-joo Opens Up About Japan Move
In a candid social media post on April 24, she clarified that she hasn’t permanently relocated but is going back and forth between Korea and Japan to make better use of her time._ “I’m not just living in Japan. I work hard in Korea and come here to spend the rest of my time more meaningfully,”_ she explained, describing her experience as a kind of “two-home lifestyle.”
Lee Guk-joo has opened up about her decision to spend time living in Tokyo, using the experience as a personal reset. Now residing in a small 9-pyeong (30m²) one-room apartment, she also reflected on the emotional journey of being alone in a foreign country.
Approaching her 20th debut anniversary and turning 40, Lee shared that she had spent the last few years simply going through the motions, prompting her to pursue something new. Although she admits the language barrier has been tough, joking about her ability to order food fluently, she views this chapter as a chance to care for herself like she did in her rookie years.
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It’s not like I’ve completely moved to Japan to live there.
I’m just squeezing all my work in Korea into a tighter schedule and coming back and forth so I can spend the rest of my time more meaningfully.
AdvertisementLiving in two places?? Hahaha. There’s the thrill that travel brings, but having a space to rest in a foreign country gives a different kind of excitement too.
If only I were fluent in the language, that would be great… Am I just not smart enough…? It’s not easy, but haha I’m going to give it a try~ At least I’ve perfected how to order things!
I’ll be uploading various content on YouTube about life in Korea, life in Japan, and more, so I’d really appreciate your continued support.
Being left alone like this kind of forces you to think a lot about yourself, and I’ve started to figure out what I really want.
If not me, who else is going to take care of me? The person who loves me the most is myself, so I’ve got to cheer myself on.
Her candid reflections have struck a chord with fans, who applaud her courage to embrace change and prioritize her own growth and well-being.
