Jung Kyung-ho Opens Up About His Long-Standing Relationship with Choi Soo-young
In a recent interview with OSEN, dated April 22, 2025, acclaimed actor Jung Kyung-ho shared heartfelt insights regarding his relationship with his long-time girlfriend, Choi Soo-young, a member of the popular K-pop group Girls’ Generation (SNSD). When asked about the vital elements of his life outside of acting, Jung candidly responded:
“It’s so obvious, but the center of my life other than acting is Choi Soo-young.”(Translated by Google)
Jung revealed that the support and presence of Soo-young play a crucial role in his professional life, motivating him to strive for excellence in his acting career. He emphasized that her happiness is his highest priority, adding a personal touch to his remarks by acknowledging her patience, which he credits as a significant factor in the durability of their relationship.
“Aside from acting, what makes me the happiest is Choi Soo-young’s happiness. Because we’ve known each other for a long time and I see her the most. We were able to date for a long time thanks to her patience. I always make mistakes. I don’t do that anymore, but I drink a lot and get drunk.”(Translated by Google)
Jung Kyung-ho’s reflections highlight the importance of having a supportive partner when both individuals share similar aspirations in the highly competitive entertainment industry. The couple first publicly acknowledged their relationship in January 2014 and have managed to keep their romance relatively private despite occasional public outings, such as attending a Bruno Mars concert in July 2023 and recently vacationing in Australia.
Insights into Jung Kyung-ho’s Career and Upcoming Drama: Oh My Ghost Clients
Jung Kyung-ho’s illustrious acting career began with supporting roles in popular dramas like I’m Sorry, I Love You (2004) and Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007). He later rose to prominence with leading roles in acclaimed series such as Smile, You (2009) and Heartless City (2013).
Among his notable works are Beating Again, Missing Nine, and One More Happy Ending. He made headlines with his performance in Prison Playbook (2017), which broke records as one of the highest-rated Korean dramas on cable television. Following that, he starred in When the Devil Calls Your Name (2019) and featured prominently in the immensely popular Hospital Playlist from 2020 to 2021.
Currently, Jung is set to appear in the upcoming MBC series, Oh My Ghost Clients, where he is joined by co-stars Seol In-ah and Cha Hak-yeon. The drama revolves around No Mu-jin, a labor attorney endowed with the uncommon ability to see ghosts. Rather than engaging with society, he dedicates himself to navigating labor sites while tackling cases at the behest of the spirits.
The plot thickens with the character Na Hui-ju, who indirectly complicates No Mu-jin’s office endeavors, and Ko Gyeon-u, a video creator who has a sensitive approach to ghost tales.
Oh My Ghost Clients is slated to premiere on May 30, 2025, airing every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 KST. Fans are eagerly anticipating how Jung Kyung-ho’s unique talents will bring his character to life in this intriguing new role.