When news of comedian Jo Se-ho‘s marriage broke, those who had seen his wife in person consistently mentioned her tall stature and striking beauty.
Jo Se-ho’s Wife Jung Soo-ji: Tall, Beautiful, and Fashion-Savvy
However, after photos taken in the bride’s waiting room on the day of their private wedding spread online, and her name, Jung Soo-ji, was revealed, her surprising past came to light. The person who confirmed this fact was an unexpected celebrity, making the revelation even more buzzworthy.
Baseball player Ryu Hyun-jin’s wife, Bae Ji-hyun, revealed that she and Jung Soo-ji were contemporaries at a supermodel competition, finally clarifying the much-rumored identity of Jo Se-ho’s wife.
Jung Soo-ji’s Background: From Supermodel Contestant to Celebrity Connection
On May 5, a video titled “When Three Announcers Gather, Your Ears Will Bleed… A Tell-All Battle of Decade-Long Friends! The Sister-in-Law Who Opened Pandora’s Box” was uploaded to the YouTube channel Bae Ji-hyun. The video featured announcers Jung Yong-gum and Park Ji-young as guests, engaging in lively conversations with Bae Ji-hyun.
In the video, Bae Ji-hyun revisited footage from the supermodel competition she participated in. Watching her past self, Bae Ji-hyun confidently remarked, “Honestly, I don’t think I’ve changed much. It’s just a matter of makeup.”
When Jung Yong-gum asked, “If you could go back to your younger days, would you participate in the supermodel competition again?” Bae Ji-hyun replied,_ “It was fun back then. I still keep in touch with my supermodel peers.”_
Park Ji-young then recalled, “I recently saw an article about Jo Se-ho’s wedding. I heard you attended, so I asked, ‘How do you know Jo Se-ho?’” Bae Ji-hyun explained to Park Ji-young that her supermodel peer was Jo Se-ho’s wife, a fact Bae Ji-hyun confirmed during the conversation.
According to reports, Jung Soo-ji participated in the 18th Supermodel Competition in 2009. At the time, she was a senior at Dongduk Girls’ High School and appeared on stage as contestant number 29, leaving a strong impression with her bold introduction, “A thousand faces, the charisma of temptation, number 29, Jung Soo-ji.”
Other notable participants in the same competition reportedly included After School member and actress Nana and model Kwak Ji-young. The unexpected connection between Jo Se-ho’s “non-celebrity” wife and these figures sparked surprise.
Life After the Wedding
Jo Se-ho has been openly sharing his blissful newlywed life, expressing affection for his wife. On the April 10 broadcast of KBS2’s Problem Child in House, Jo Se-ho shared, “My wife goes to work, and I see her off. I say, ‘Have a good day,’ and stand on my tiptoes to kiss her,” describing his daily routine. He added with self-deprecating humor, “I climb onto the dog stairs to kiss her,” eliciting laughter. Jo Se-ho, at 166.9 cm, is about 8 cm shorter than his 174.5 cm wife.
On May 6, Jo Se-ho posted several photos on Instagram with the caption “Holiday Moments,” showing himself waving at the door of their new home or leisurely shopping. While his wife was not pictured, it’s presumed they enjoyed the holiday together.
Jo Se-ho and Jung Soo-ji held a private wedding on October 20, 2024, at the Shilla Hotel in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The couple set up their newlywed home in a residential-commercial complex in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
On his YouTube channel Jo Se-ho, he explained the choice of Yongsan, “It’s not just about me; I had to consider my spouse’s perspective. My wife works in Gangnam, and there’s a station nearby, which is convenient. We discussed where to live, and she suggested this area since it’s close to her workplace and her parents’ home, so we settled here.”
With their private wedding and thoughtful approach to building a life together, the couple exemplifies a modern romance rooted in mutual respect and support. As they embark on this new chapter, many look forward to seeing more of their shared moments and the continued happiness they bring to each other’s lives.
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