The duo chose a tourist area in Dong Thap as their destination for a trip in late July. Hari Won, having lived in Vietnam for many years, is familiar with its diverse regions. When Young Ju suggested a travel plan, they opted for the Mekong Delta region because tours were easy to book and travel was convenient.

Young Ju's experiences during the trip.

The group departed from Ho Chi Minh City (TP HCM) for Thoi Son Islet, arriving after two hours. The two women, accompanied by their guide, explored the natural surroundings. Their activities included boating on canals, admiring rows of water coconut trees, walking across monkey bridges, and visiting fruit orchards ripe for harvest, featuring rambutan, plum, and longan. They also experienced making puffed rice and observed the coconut candy production process at a handicraft workshop.

Hari Won (left) and Young Ju wearing traditional Vietnamese tops and conical hats while traveling.

Young Ju shared that seeing beehives during a visit to a local home evoked memories of her childhood. She recounted that her paternal grandparents in Korea had raised bees for 20 years. As a child, living with them, she enjoyed honey personally harvested by her grandfather. "Seeing the familiar scenery, I miss my relatives back home", she said.

Hari Won and Young Ju dancing to music.

The Korean celebrity expressed her appreciation for the fresh air and the welcoming nature of the locals. Having studied Vietnamese for many years, she can listen, understand, and communicate effectively with everyone. "Everywhere I went, I received guidance and help. I am happy that locals recognized me from the food experience vlogs I had posted", Young Ju stated.

Singer Young Ju picking and enjoying fruit during the trip.

Young Ju, 31 years old, was born and raised in Korea. She was a trainee on Mnet's *Idol School* program, achieving the 25th rank. The celebrity has pleasant features, attracting hundreds of thousands of followers on digital platforms. After gaining public recognition, Young Ju chose not to enter the Kpop entertainment market but moved to Vietnam to pursue career development opportunities. She served as the "muse" in Noo Phuoc Thinh's million-view music video "Nhung ke mong mo" and Chau Khai Phong's "Yeu dung the". In 2024, she released her debut single, "Cua minh em duoc khong?", which received positive feedback from fans. For many years, Young Ju has maintained a close friendship with Hari Won while active in Vbiz.

Hari Won, 41 years old, is a Vietnamese-Korean celebrity who gained public recognition after participating in *The Amazing Race Vietnam 2013*. Subsequently, she entered showbiz as a singer and actress. She has released popular songs such as "Huong dem bay xa", "Love You Hate You", "La ca bau troi", and "Anh hieu khong", which have attracted millions of views. She publicly dated actor Tran Thanh in February 2016 and married him later that year. After 10 years together, they state their bond is built on mutual understanding and respect.

Tan Cao

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