Artist Jeong Eun-hye, Han Ji-min’s Close Friend with Down Syndrome, to Wed in May
In an interview released on the OPQR channel on February 21, Jeong Eun-hye shared her excitement and nervousness about the upcoming wedding.
She met her fiancé, Jo Young-nam, at a workplace supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. “He joined in February last year, showed interest in me, and really liked me,” she said, revealing their love story. When asked if she had made the first move by giving him a note, she playfully denied remembering it, making everyone laugh.
Jeong Eun-hye expressed her deep affection, saying, “He confessed his feelings to me and suddenly asked, ‘Eun-hye, will you marry me?’ I was just happy because I love him.” The couple recently held a formal family meeting in preparation for their wedding.
Jeong Eun-hye’s personal YouTube channel, “Your Face Eun-hye ssi,” has already featured heartwarming content with her fiancé.
In a recent video, she visited their wedding venue at the River Market, sharing her excitement. Friends and acquaintances congratulated them, and Jeong joyfully remarked, “It’s been a year since we met.” She also shared a heartfelt message to her fiancé, “Let’s love, be happy, and live together for a long time. You are a bright person who makes me smile and gives me strength. Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to stay strong.” Jo Young-nam warmly responded, “I’ll take good care of you.” According to her channel, her fiancé also has an intellectual disability.
Meanwhile, Jeong Eun-hye gained widespread attention for portraying Han Ji-min’s twin sister in the 2022 tvN drama “Our Blues.” Even after the drama ended, Han Ji-min has continued to support Jeong Eun-hye, visiting her art exhibitions and maintaining their close friendship.
