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1TYM's Song Baek Kyung now a businessman and voice actor after retirement

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Posted by hjang Saturday, March 8, 2025 7,754



Song Baek Kyung, a former member of the pioneering hip-hop group 1TYM, recently shared his life after stepping away from the entertainment industry.

On the March 8 episode of The Men Who Do Housework 2, Eun Ji Won and Baek Ji Young discussed potential guests for a new segment featuring celebrities who were once at the top but have since disappeared from the spotlight. Among the names mentioned were Jinu of Jinusean, 1TYM, and Y2K’s Ko Jae Geun, with the production team noting that fans had been requesting updates on these figures.

The episode’s preview teased Song Baek Kyung’s upcoming appearance, where he shared that he no longer considers himself a celebrity. Instead, he now runs a restaurant and works as a KBS-exclusive voice actor. Reflecting on his transition, he admitted, “When I didn’t have a family, I thought I would be a singer for life. Looking back, I remember the difficult times as well.”


With his unexpected career shift, Song Baek Kyung’s story has sparked curiosity, leaving fans eager to learn more about his life beyond the entertainment industry.


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