Actress Jung Eun-hye Shares Her Emotional Wedding: Supported by Han Ji-min, Kim Woo-bin, and “Our Blues” Family
Jung Eun-hye, the beloved actress and artist with Down syndrome who touched hearts through her role in Our Blues, has opened up about her recent wedding, capturing national attention with a story filled with love, dignity, and deep emotional resonance.
A video titled “A Dreamlike Wedding Story of Eun-hye and Young-nam” was shared on her official YouTube channel, Your Face, Eun-hye, recounting her touching marriage ceremony with Jo Young-nam, whom she met in 2024 through a job placement program for individuals with severe disabilities.
On May 3, the couple officially tied the knot in front of a room full of friends, family, and supporters. Jung Eun-hye, glowing in a white wedding gown, was the picture of joy, while her husband added a romantic gesture by getting down on one knee to present the ring, creating an unforgettable moment.
A Ceremony of Meaning and Empowerment
The officiation was led by Eun-hye’s younger sibling, and messages from both families brought tears and smiles. Young-nam’s mother tearfully asked guests to protect and embrace her daughter-in-law. Eun-hye’s mother, writer Jang Cha-hyun-sil, delivered an especially moving message:
“Through art, Eun-hye found her voice and sense of self. This marriage is an extension of that journey—an expression of sexual self-determination.”
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Jang also shared a candid and heartfelt anecdote:
“Eun-hye said she doesn’t want children because raising them is too hard. Young-nam said he feels too old to be a father. Just last week, they practiced using condoms with a sex education instructor—it was full of laughter. I fully support their love.”
Jang’s closing remarks emphasized the role of society:
“They have jobs, and they’ll live in their own place with the support of the community. Their lives are not just a responsibility of their parents. I plan to die with a smile, knowing they are cared for.”
Eun-hye’s father echoed the sentiment:
“Eun-hye, Young-nam, I’m so glad you were born into this world.”
His words moved Han Ji Min, one of Jung’s co-stars in Our Blues, to tears.
Love Celebrated by Stars
The ceremony also featured a touching speech by acclaimed screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung, who discovered Jung Eun-hye during an art exhibition and later cast her in Our Blues.
“I wasn’t planning to cast her, just doing research. But seeing her art, my headache went away. Watching her knit gave me peace.”
Despite hesitation from others, Noh followed her instincts:
“Everyone doubted whether Eun-hye could act. But I believed in her. And she proved me right.”
Messages of love and support from Han Ji-min, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Jung-eun, and other Our Blues co-stars were shared during the ceremony, reinforcing the deep bonds formed on and off-screen.
Jung Eun-hye’s wedding is not just a personal milestone—it stands as a celebration of inclusion, autonomy, and love without limits. Her story continues to inspire, reminding society of the beauty in embracing all forms of love and humanity.