Noh Yumin: "Father's Business Failure Made Family Struggle... Stayed and Ate at a Restaurant"

KBS 1TV 'TV carries Love' Singer Noh Yoo-min / Photo by KBS 1TV

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Noh Yoomin, formerly of the group NRG, found his high school mentor who supported his singing career during his childhood.

On the 16th, Noh Yoomin appeared as a story requester on KBS 1TV's entertainment program 'TV Loads Love'. On this day, Noh Yoomin confessed about the difficult past due to his father's business failure.

He explained, "At that time, I stayed and ate at a restaurant," adding, "I wandered a lot, often running away from home, but fortunately, I was able to debut with NRG."

On this day, Noh Yoomin expressed his gratitude by finding his high school mentor who actively supported him by resolving attendance issues during his NRG activities, allowing him to continue his singing career.

During the broadcast, Noh Yoomin also shared his recent life. He said he is raising a family with his wife and daughter, adding, "I started a cafe business for my daughter Noah, who was born prematurely at six months." He also revealed that his daughter Noah spent 10 months in an incubator, with hospital bills exceeding 100 million won.

Meanwhile, Noh Yoomin debuted as a member of the group NRG in 1997.