Jo Hyun-jae (born May 9, 1980) is a South Korean actor. Jo made his entertainment debut as a singer in the four-member
boy band
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Guardian, which disbanded after releasing their self-titled album in 1998. In 2000, after he drew popularity when he appeared in a commercial for sports drink
Pocari Sweat
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Poca ...
, Jo began acting. He is best known for his leading roles in ''
Love Letter
A love letter is an expression of love in written form. However delivered, the letter may be anything from a short and simple message of love to a lengthy explanation and description of feelings.
History
One of the oldest references to a lo ...
'' (2003), ''
Only You'' (2005), ''
Ballad of Seodong
''Ballad of Seodong'' () is a South Korean television series starring Jo Hyun-jae, Lee Bo-young, and Ryu Jin. It aired on SBS from September 5, 2005 to March 21, 2006 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 55 episodes.
The period drama is based ...
'' (2005), and ''
49 Days'' (2011).
Personal life
On March 18, 2018 Jo announced his plans of marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend a retired professional golfer. The couple dated for three years and married on March 24, 2018. Their first child was born on November 20, 2018. On October 27, 2021, his wife gave birth to a second daughter.
Filmography
Television series
Variety Show
Film
Music video
Discography
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1980 births
South Korean male television actors
South Korean male film actors
South Korean pop singers
Male actors from Seoul
Living people
Dankook University alumni
21st-century South Korean male singers
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