When comedian Jo Se-ho announced his marriage to Jung Soo-ji on October 20, 2024, fans and celebrities alike were captivated by his wife’s tall stature and stunning beauty. Initially described as a 174.5 cm tall, non-celebrity professional working in fashion, Jung Soo-ji’s surprising past soon came to light, sparking widespread public interest.
Jung Soo-ji’s Supermodel Roots Revealed
The identity of Jo Se-ho’s wife was confirmed by Bae Ji-hyun, wife of baseball star Ryu Hyun-jin, who revealed that she and Jung Soo-ji had competed together in the 2009 18th Supermodel Competition. At the time, Jung Soo-ji was a senior at Dongduk Girls’ High School and left a memorable impression as contestant number 29 with her charismatic stage presence.
This competition also included notable participants such as After School’s Nana and model Kwak Ji-young, making Jung Soo-ji’s connection to the fashion and modeling world all the more intriguing.
Celebrity Reactions and Public Praise
From the moment their relationship became public in January 2024, interest in Jo Se-ho’s wife steadily grew. Fellow celebrities praised Jung Soo-ji’s appearance during broadcasts and online content. Comedian Kang Jae-jun humorously called her “spectacular” on the show Huyn Moo Kase, while actress Park Shin-hye and former T-ara member Hyomin shared wedding photos on social media that highlighted the couple’s noticeable height difference.
Jo Se-ho, standing at 166.9 cm, often affectionately jokes about having to stand on tiptoes or use “dog stairs” to kiss his 174.5 cm tall wife, adding a charming and humorous touch to their public image.
Intimate Glimpses of Newlywed Life
The couple’s private wedding ceremony took place at the prestigious Shilla Hotel in Seoul’s Jung-gu district. Following their marriage, they established their newlywed home in a residential-commercial complex in Yongsan-gu.
Jo Se-ho explained on his YouTube channel that choosing Yongsan was a joint decision focused on convenience for his wife, who works in Gangnam and wanted to be close to her workplace and her parents’ home.
Jo Se-ho openly shares moments from their life together. On the April 10 episode of KBS2’s Problem Child in House, he described his daily routine of seeing his wife off to work and exchanging loving gestures. In early May, Jo Se-ho posted Instagram photos captioned “Holiday Moments,” giving fans a glimpse of their private time, though his wife remained out of the camera frame.
With Jung Soo-ji’s impressive background as a former supermodel contestant and her elegant, professional lifestyle, combined with their open display of affection and mutual respect, Jo Se-ho and his wife continue to charm fans and celebrities alike.