Actor Jo Yoon-woo announced her marriage and retirement 15 years after her debut.
On the 1st, Jo Yoon-woo posted a long message on her SNS, saying, "First, I have something I want to say for the new year, so I'm writing this."
She said, "After much consideration, I have found a precious person with whom I will spend my life, and to paint our modest daily life, I intend to give up my 15-year acting career," and added, "Debuting at 21, the years I spent running solely toward the profession of actor for 15 years were truly precious, so after long and careful consideration, I can finally tell you now."
She continued, "Now I want to spend the rest of my life for the first time since I was born painting an enjoyable life with someone I want to protect for life. Please kindly watch over the everyday life I will share with my precious partner, who has been with me for more than four years and is my closest friend."
Jo Yoon-woo debuted in 2011 through the tvN drama 'Flower Boy Ramen Shop' and appeared in SBS 'Sister Is Alive', KBS 2TV 'Hwarang', and appeared in ENA's 'Namnam' in 2023.
The following is Jo Yoon-woo's full message.
Hello, this is Jo Yoon-woo.
First, I wish you all a happy new year and hope you have a happy year.
First, I am writing this because I have something I want to say for the new year.
After much consideration, I have found a precious person with whom I will spend my life,
and to paint our modest daily life, I intend to give up my 15-year acting career.
Debuting at 21, the years I spent running solely toward the profession of actor for 15 years were truly precious, so after long and careful consideration,
I can finally tell you now.
Now I want to spend the rest of my life for the first time since I was born
painting an enjoyable life with someone I want to protect for life.
Please kindly watch over the everyday life I will share with my precious partner, who has been with me for more than four years and is my closest friend.
I wish you health and happiness in the new year 2026.
Thank you.
Jo Yoon-woo dream
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