{
  "id": 9303130,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Jessica Jung reunites with Park Myung-soo after 17 years for 'Naengmyeon'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/showbiz-jessica-jung-reunites-with-park-myung-soo-after-17-years-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T09:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1539347/showbiz-jessica-jung-reunites-park-myung-soo-after-17-years"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEOUL — After a 17-year hiatus, Jessica Jung and Park Myung-soo reunited on stage for the first time ever to perform their classic hit duet, Naengmyeon. The surprise performance took place at the 2026 Infinite Challenge Run in Gyeongju, reviving the beloved duo Myung-ca Drive, which originally debuted on MBC's popular variety show Infinite Challenge in 2009. This was Jessica's first stage performance in around 12 years since leaving the girl group Girls Generation in 2014. She had since focused her career in China, making this home-country comeback particularly meaningful for her loyal supporters. Jessica shared a nostalgic Instagram post with Park Myung-soo following the event, reigniting a wave of nostalgia among fans who fondly remembered the duo's comedic chemistry. The song Naengmyeon, originally released as part of a 2009 Infinite Challenge music special, was a massive chart success and remains one of the show's most iconic tracks. Over a decade later, the unexpected return of Myung-ca Drive has proven that the track's appeal has not diminished in the slightest.",
  "summary": "SEOUL: Former Girls’ Generation star Jessica Jung has reunited with entertainer Park Myung-soo on stage for the first time in 17 years, thrilling fans with a performance of their iconic hit duet, Naengmyeon.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: It's a girl! Park Shin-hye welcomes second child with Choi Tae-joon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/showbiz-its-a-girl-park-shin-hye-welcomes-second-child-with-choi-tae",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:00:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}