On the March 4 broadcast of MBC’s hit variety show Radio Star, singer Jo Hyun Ah touched hearts with a candid revelation about her deep friendship with superstar Suzy.
Appearing on the episode titled “Final Boss of This Area! Let’s Go~,” Jo Hyun Ah was joined by guests Oh Seung Hwan, Lee Cheol Min, and Yang Sang Guk. While the singer is known for her “golden network” of celebrity friends—including Nana, Block B’s P.O, and Lee Sung Kyung—she took a moment to clear up some rumors regarding how these connections were formed.
“Many people assume I win over famous celebrities by pampering them or buying them gifts,” Jo Hyun Ah admitted, drawing laughter with her self-deprecating humor. “But the truth is, they were actually fans of mine first.”
Among these connections, her bond with Suzy stands out as particularly special. Jo Hyun Ah described the actress as having an incredibly kind heart, noting the lengths Suzy goes to ensure her safety. “If she can’t get a hold of me, she actually comes over to my house just to check if I’m okay—literally to make sure I’m still breathing,” she explained.
The conversation took an emotional turn when Jo Hyun Ah opened up about the recent passing of her mother. She recalled the devastating time when her mother collapsed and was diagnosed with an illness, leading to her eventual death.
In a display of true loyalty and friendship, Suzy dropped everything to support her friend during this dark time. “Suzy stayed by my side at the funeral home for three consecutive days,” Jo Hyun Ah revealed. Despite being one of the most recognizable faces in the Korean entertainment industry, Suzy didn’t shy away from the public nature of the funeral. She remained steadfastly present, even accompanying Jo Hyun Ah all the way to the burial site.
Expressing her profound gratitude, Jo Hyun Ah concluded with a tear-jerking tribute: “Thanks to Suzy’s sincere comfort, I was able to heal from the pain of losing my mother. I really wanted to share this publicly: Suzy is my guardian angel.”
