Actor Jung Seok-yong has revealed that he is preparing to marry his 5-year younger girlfriend.
The MBC entertainment program ‘Radio Star’, airing on the 16th at 10:30 PM, will feature a special episode titled ‘There’s a Man Below~’ with guests Choo Sung-hoon, Jung Seok-yong, Nam Chang-hee, and Lee Kwan-hee.
Jung Seok-yong is a representative supporting actor of Chungmuro, having appeared in numerous hit films such as ‘The King’s Man’, ‘Train to Busan’, and ‘A Taxi Driver’, accumulating a total audience of 30 million.
He revealed that he has garnered attention for his roles as a pitiful father and a weak husband in dramas, recalling anecdotes of appearing alongside strong female characters like Ra Mi-ran, Go Soo-hee, and Jung Young-joo. He humorously expressed the struggles of the characters he played, saying, “I often take on roles without a wife, but when I do have a wife, I mostly play a character who is subdued by his wife,” which elicited laughter.
Jung Seok-yong also candidly shared his romantic history. He mentioned a special connection with top Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, saying, “We had a fling…” which surprised everyone. The two had appeared together in the film ‘The Warrior’, and he revealed actions Zhang Ziyi took towards him that raised eyebrows.
He disclosed that he was unintentionally ‘outed’ by actor Lee Geon-joo, who became a shaman in a reality program. His close friend, actor Lim Won-hee, also found the moment surprising and shared the situation honestly, shocking everyone. He also revealed that he is preparing to marry his 5-year younger girlfriend, whom he has been dating for two and a half years, drawing attention.
Jung Seok-yong’s human charm and unexpected stories will be revealed on MBC’s ‘Radio Star’ airing on Wednesday, the 16th at 10:30 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
