Jung Kyoung-Ho

Jung Kyoung-ho (정경호) is a South Korean actor born in August 31, 1983 (now 42 years old). He is known as a “Believe and watch” (믿고 보는 배우) actor with versatile acting skills, ranging from cold and rude roles to warm, funny and heartfelt characters. It is under the agency Management Allum.

Family background and childhood

Jung Kyoung-ho is the son of Jung Eul-young, veteran TV director who often collaborates with legendary writers Kim Soo-hyun in hit dramas such as Mom’s Dead Upset, My Husband’s Woman, Life Is Beautiful, and Childless Comfort. His father initially strongly opposed his son became an actor knowing how tough the industry is. Therefore, Jung Kyoung-ho running away from home and did not talk to his father during 3 full years. Finally they reconciled, and their relationship is now very close — his father even became a “friend” to him.

He graduated from Chung-Ang University Department of theater and Film (one of the best universities for aspiring actors in Korea). During her freshman year of college, she became roommates with a senior actor Ha Jung-woo, which became a great influence on his life. It was Ha Jung-woo who persuaded him to audition for KBS actors in 2003, and Jung graduated as a member KBS 20th Open Talent Audition.

Interesting facts: He used to enter Korean Wrestling Club (씨름) in junior high to gain weight, but after that it was easy to lose it again. He also graduated high school with good grades (1등급).

Acting career and Journey

Debuted in 2004 through mobile drama 5 Stars, then immediately skyrocketed through a Supporting Role in I’m Sorry, I Love You (2004) as Choi Yoon — a role that earned him being called a “talented new actor” with a fresh face and stable acting.

Early in his career he played many supporting roles or independent films. He also opened an online men's clothing shop Double Bill with actor Yoo Ha-jun in 2008.

Conscription from November 30, 2010 to September 4, 2012 (served in the military band, received commendation from the Chief of Staff of the Army).

Interesting career facts:

• Often get the role of the sick/weak, but in some dramas even become super healthy characters.
• Director Lee Jung-hyo called him” the actor that only I want to know“, director Shin Won-ho said”the actor that everyone should know".
• Similar to Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE) until it was a news article.
• Very close to Park Sung-woong - until Park says “if you're a girl and I'm not married, I'll come after you” (and Jung replies “If I were a boy I'd come after you”).

Personal Life & Other Interesting Facts

Jung Kyoung-ho is dating Choi Soo-young (Girls’ Generation/Sooyoung) since early 2013 (it's been over 12 years!). They met on the same campus and at the same church. This relationship is one of the longest and most stable in the Korean entertainment industry.

Funny facts about relationships:

• It used to be traumatic to eat beef & pork because of food poisoning, but for Soo-young's sake he started eating beef again.
• Dog they named Ho-young (combined name KyungHo + SooYoung).
• Second dog named Ae-bong (from his old white car named Bong-sik).

He is an introvert type: prefers to recharge alone rather than meeting people. Trauma variety show because often groggy. Love to drink Sauvignon Blanc (favoritnya), dan lebih suka simpan wine di kulkas kimchi daripada wine cellar.

Other interesting facts:

• His father lives with a senior actress Park Jeong-soo (unmarried) for 10+ years, So Jung considers her like a mother.
• Often called “the actor who is as cool as he is acting” - humble, hardworking, and always rehearsing alone until late at night even after filming is over.
• He said he wanted to be remembered as a “human actor” (사람 냄새 나는 배우) — a warm and empathetic actor.

Jung Kyoung-ho is an example of an actor who rises slowly but surely through effort and talent, not through hype or family connections. From a child who “rebelled " for a dream, he is now one of the most respected and beloved actors in Korea!