Actor Jo Yoon Woo kicked off the new year with two major life-changing announcements.
On January 1, Jo Yoon Woo revealed that he is preparing for marriage and has decided to retire from acting, marking the end of his 15-year career in the entertainment industry.
In a statement, the actor said:
Hello, this is Jo Yoon Woo.
First, Happy New Year. I wish everyone a year full of happiness.
I’m writing this because I have something I want to tell you as we begin the new year.
I have met a precious person with whom I want to spend the rest of my life, and after giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided to end my 15-year acting career in order to build a humble life of our own together.
The 15 years I spent with only acting in my sights after debuting at the age of 21 have been truly precious to me, which is why I carefully debated this decision for a long time before finally sharing it with you now.
Now, for the first time in my life, I have someone I want to protect forever, and I want to build a joyful life together with that person.
Please look kindly on my life together with the precious lover who has been with me for over four years—and who is also my closest friend.
I hope that your 2026 will be full of health and happiness.
Thank you.Sincerely, Jo Yoon Woo
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Jo Yoon Woo debuted in 2011 through the drama ‘Flower Boy Ramyun Shop’ and gained recognition through appearances in series such as ‘Dating Agency: Cyrano’, ‘The Heirs’, ‘Tomorrow’s Cantabile’, and ‘Hwarang’. His final project was the 2023 drama ‘Not Others’. As he prepares for marriage and a new beginning, fans are sending their congratulations and support for the next chapter of his life.
Written by: Aanchal Pathak
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