
Jo Hyun-ah of the group Urban Zakapa held a special event with singer Song Ga-in to celebrate her stepfather's 80th birthday. On the 12th episode of SBS variety show "My Ugly Duckling," Jo Hyun-ah was shown preparing a surprise 80th birthday party for her stepfather with Song Ga-in.
Jo Hyun-ah moved viewers by sharing her daily life with her stepfather after her mother passed away due to illness. She expressed deep affection for her stepfather, saying, "My biological father passed away when I was five years old, and since then, my stepfather has raised me. He has helped me a lot to achieve my dreams."
In the broadcast, Jo Hyun-ah planned a surprise event for her stepfather. Since her stepfather is a big fan of Song Ga-in, Jo Hyun-ah asked for her help. The two carefully prepared the event through a pre-meeting. Jo Hyun-ah arranged for Song Ga-in to hide in the captain's room on the second floor of the yacht, the venue for the 80th birthday party, and make a surprise appearance.
Jo Hyun-ah impressed the Mobengers by renting the entire yacht for what she called a "generous filial flex." This 80th birthday party was the first birthday Jo Hyun-ah celebrated without her mother. She tearfully revealed, "My mother had left something behind in advance to prepare for the future."
MC Shin Dong-yup admired Jo Hyun-ah's deep filial piety, saying, "Hyun-ah wanted to change her last name to her stepfather's, but the process was too complicated, so she couldn't. Isn't that heart so beautiful?" The story of Jo Hyun-ah actually trying to change her name to "Lee Hyun-ah" after her stepfather's surname warmed the studio atmosphere.
Later, Song Ga-in appeared unexpectedly from behind the yacht, singing. Her stepfather was visibly surprised by the unexpected situation. Usually reserved in expressing emotions, he bowed his head at a 90-degree angle toward Song Ga-in to express his gratitude. Seeing this, Jo Hyun-ah smiled with a mix of joy and emotion, saying, "This is the first time I've seen Dad make this expression."
Jo Hyun-ah's 80th birthday event left a deep impression on viewers as a moment conveying love and gratitude within the family. The broadcast provided an opportunity to confirm the special friendship between Jo Hyun-ah and Song Ga-in and Jo Hyun-ah's love for her stepfather. Jo Hyun-ah stated that she will continue to share warm moments with her family in the future.