Jo Hyun-jae's Family 2022 Jo Hyun-jae was born May 9, 1980, he is a
South Korean actor.
Jo Hyun-jae is known as a South Korea actor.
He was born in a family with father, mother and two older sisters.
When he was in school, although his family was well off, he worked part-time to support
himself.
Since childhood, Hyun Jae has been a very calm and gentle guy.
Jo Hyun Jae is one of the few well-trained actors when he graduated in drama from Myungji
University and acting from Dangook University.
Like many other actors, he entered the profession with little-known roles.
He made his debut in the entertainment industry as a member of the boyband Guardian along
with another four members in 1998.
In the same year, the group disbanded after releasing their album.
In 2000, after he drew popularity when he appeared in a commercial for sports drink
Pocari Sweat, Jo began acting.
He is best known for his leading roles in Love Letter (2003), Only You (2005), Ballad
of Seodong (2005), and 49 Days (2011).
Despite having many fans, Jo Hyun Jae is a very simple person, living in the heart, calm
and "gentle" just like his appearance.
He is very afraid to compete and often misses opportunities because he does not know "skill".
Sometimes, Hyun Jae also turns down shocking roles because he never likes to be a hot topic
for the press to exploit, even when he is "hot".
With the rule of "slowly but surely", Jo Hyun Jae, gradually won over fans not with a dashing
appearance but with a sincere, thoughtful and warm image.
Many female fans like to call him by the name "oppa" (older brother), because they see him
as their brother, which sounds very dear.
Jo Hyun-jae entered his military service in August 2008, and served as an ordinary soldier
for almost two years.
He was discharged from the military camp in June 2010.
In interview, Jo Hyun-jae also shared about his military life.
Jo Hyun-jae described some of his duties, aside from receiving basic military training
& education, he would go on a night patrols and keep guard over ammunition.
He also mentioned that he still finds that patrols are the most difficult things.
He also states that he was not stationed in the entertainers unit like many entertainers,
and he suggested to his fellow entertainers who have not yet done their military service
to enlist as soon as possible.
On March 18, 2018 Jo announced his plans of marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend.
The couple dated for three years and married on March 24, 2018.
His fiancée is a former golfer who’s running her own business right now.
It all began with Jo Hyun-jae’s letter on his fan cafe about his plans to marry his
girlfriend of five years.
According to Jo Hyun-jae’s agency, Wells Entertainment, they stated that the couple
has been in love for a long time and have decided to get married based on the love and
trust they’ve built together over the years.
Jo Hyun-jae and his wife had a private wedding where they invited only their closest family
and relatives.
Their first child was born on November 20, 2018.
On October 27, 2021, his wife gave birth to a second daughter.