Singer Jeokjae Responds to Negative Comments After Marriage Announcement

Singer Jeokjae (적재), who recently announced his marriage, has clapped back at negative comments directed at him, telling critics to focus on their own lives. On July 16, he shared a photo on Instagram featuring himself enjoying time with his pet dog, dressed casually. However, the post attracted some harsh comments from netizens. One user remarked, 'It’s really disappointing to see a married singer-songwriter,' to which Jeokjae replied, 'You’re the one who’s disappointing.' The exchange escalated, with the user suggesting Jeokjae should reflect on himself as a married man. Jeokjae countered, asking if the user was talking about themselves and advised them to look at their own life. Despite the negativity, Jeokjae responded with a touch of humor, thanking the commenters for their interest and saying, 'Thanks, I’ll live well.' Jeokjae recently revealed his marriage to broadcaster Heo Song-yeon (허송연), who is the sister of KARA's Heo Young-ji (허영지). It is believed that some fans expressed their disappointment and anger through these negative comments. In his marriage announcement, Jeokjae shared on a fan cafe that he has found someone he wants to spend his life with, someone who understands and cherishes him as he is. Jeokjae debuted as a singer in 2014 with the album 'One Word' (한마디) and has since gained popularity with songs like 'Let’s Go See the Stars' (별 보러 가자) and 'Walk with Me' (나랑 같이 걸을래).