Go Hyun Jung is considered one of the most successful acting runner-ups. However, behind the glory is always the pain, trade-off and sacrifice that few people understand. The tragic story of a beautiful and talented runner-up begins when she steps into the Samsung empire.
A beautiful love story that seemed only in fairy tales suddenly turned into a tragedy because of the huge difference in class and lifestyle. Stepping out of a once-admired marriage, Go Hyun Jung sometimes thought she had lost everything. However, thanks to her strong character, rising energy and burning motherly love, the runner-up rose like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
The runner-up with a brilliant career, broke the stereotype of “mobile vases” with her acting talent and an open road ahead.
Go Hyun Jung was born in 1971 in a small countryside in Nam Jeolla province, South Korea. An ordinary background and no connection to the arts did not stop the little girl from finding her life’s dream and finding the right direction of development. Bringing a dream star, Go Hyun Jung wrapped a towel in Seoul.
After many efforts, the provincial girl graduated from the Performing Arts major of Dongguk University – a large private university in Korea. In 1989, Go Hyun Jung was 1st runner-up at the Miss Korea pageant. This is an important turning point and the first pedestal to lift Go Hyun Jung’s step into the path of an actor.
Winners from beauty contests often choose to turn to acting. This is a very familiar road that not many runner-ups and Misses have ever gone through. However, Go Hyun Jung is different from all of them. She broke the stereotype of “mobile vases”, changed her mind that beautiful people acting in movies are often not serious about their profession or just consider acting as a stepping stone to enter showbiz.
With the hit rating of the Hourglass in 1995, Go Hyun Jung took a step into the most sought-after star. At that time, every Korean quickly rushed home after a long day of work and study just to watch their favorite movie. It was thought that the spectacular success of the Hourglass would help the actress go further on the path of stardom, but no, Go Hyun Jung made another decision that changed her life completely.
Not many beauties can break the stereotype of “portable vases” often attributed to beauties acting in movies. Go Hyun Jung reached the peak of success thanks to the movie Hourglass and made the whole country look forward to her every day
However, right at the moment when her fame rose like a kite, the 24-year-old girl Go Hyun Jung made another choice instead of a career.
Entering the Samsung empire between the peak of his career and the tragedy behind the label of being a tycoon’s wife
Also in 1995, in addition to a career push called Hourglass , Go Hyun Jung also received another turning point. In the midst of rising fame and thriving career, she chose to retire to follow the call of her heart. The whole of Asia was shocked by the marriage announcement of the runner-up with the young master of Samsung group – Jung Yong Jin. Go Hyun Jung’s fiancé has a background and family background that everyone respects.
Jung Yong Jin is the Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Corporation and the grandson of the Chairman of Samsung. Go Hyun Jung’s mother-in-law is Mrs. Lee Myung Hee, the core president of Shinsegae. Jung Yong Jin’s wealth at the time of his marriage, ie 1995, reached about 1.3 billion dollars (more than 30 trillion dong).
Go Hyun Jung unexpectedly entered the famous family. She sacrificed her youth and career to become the daughter-in-law of the most powerful empire Samsung. It seemed that this trade-off would bring happiness to Go Hyun Jung. But unexpectedly, behind the cover of a prestigious marriage were lifelong pains and silent tears.
Go Hyun Jung boarded a car with Vice President of Shinsegae Group, grandson of Samsung Chairman – Jung Yong Jin. The prestigious marriage seemed to bring happiness to Go Hyun Jung, but there were only thorns and tears behind.
Becoming a tycoon’s wife is not a rosy story like in novels or movies. In fact, life at her husband’s house is a cage that imprisons Go Hyun Jung. Despite being a star, used to appearing in acclaim and aura, the real high life is still a challenge for Go Hyun Jung.
Because of poor English, Go Hyun Jung could not communicate with her husband’s family. At home, family members talk to each other in English even though Go Hyun Jung doesn’t understand anything. As helpless and frightened as Go Hyun Jung was, the more he tried to study. When she could understand English, her husband’s family switched to using French. Her efforts and changes could not satisfy her husband’s family forever. She was suppressed and looked down upon right in the place that seemed to be the happy home of her life.
After giving birth to his son Jung Hae Chan and genius Jung Hae In to the Samsung family, Go Hyun Jung had to leave. The husband’s family only considered Go Hyun Jung as a birthing tool and when it ran out of value, she was thrown away. With his wife who had been married for 8 years and gave birth to two children, Jung Yong Jin offered a price of 1.5 billion won (31 billion VND). However, the cruelest punishment for a mother is to separate her children. After the divorce, Go Hyun Jung was deprived of custody of children, even banned from meeting.
The glamorous marriage comes to an end every day. Go Hyun Jung gave birth to the Samsung family a son and a precious metal, but received nothing in return. All it takes is the compensation of 1.5 billion won (31 billion dong) and the cruel punishment of not being able to see your child
Go Hyun Jung now comes out of the marriage empty-handed. Previously a top actress, but Go Hyun Jung has been away from showbiz for too long, so her illustrious career has not had much influence. Not to mention, she was also suppressed by her ex-husband’s family, preventing her from returning to the acting path. The ex-mother-in-law even announced that Go Hyun Jung was banned from acting in advertisements or appearing on any products or projects of Samsung and Shinsegae corporations. Before the power of the empire that dominated the Korean economy, Go Hyun Jung was alone, her body was like hers.
Rise like a phoenix of fire rising from the ashes, determined to regain the glory through motherly love
Although the path to regaining the glory is piled up with difficulties, Go Hyun Jung has never once thought of giving up. Despite having to fight with the forces of her husband’s family, Go Hyun Jung still made a silent effort. It was not until later, after 15 years of silence, that the public first heard Go Hyun Jung talk about the difficulties she had gone through.
Efforts do not disappoint people. She changed her image, cut her salary and poured herself into every project. The second peak in his career came to Go Hyun Jung. In 2009, she regained her position thanks to the movie Queen Seondeok and then a series of famous works such as Daemul, The Queen’s Classroom, Dear My Friends… She returned to the showbiz race and became one of the most famous. The highest-paid actress in Korean television history.
Seizing the golden opportunity, Go Hyun Jung also founded the entertainment company IOK Company with his brother, managing a series of famous actors and idols such as Jo In Sung, Kim Kang Woo, Kim Ha Neul, BI..She self-produced reality show, charity, fashion and cosmetics business, book publishing, professor at Dongguk University. The strong woman of the past has returned and found the lost aura.
Go Hyun Jung now has her own entertainment company, achieving success in many fields
Despite having fame and money, Go Hyun Jung always feels lost. She was not allowed to be next to and befriend her children during the years they were growing up. The little girl is now 22 years old. In 2017, her first son also entered one of the top 15 schools in the world, the top 8 Ivy League schools in the US – Cornell University.
Despite not being able to meet her two children, Go Hyun Jung still has her own way to express her love for them. Her current success stems from her noble maternal love. According to the actress shared, she decided to film again so that her children could see her mother on the screen.
Go Hyun Jung’s two children are all grown up. Although she can’t be with her children, Go Hyun Jung has her own way to express her love
Go Hyun Jung’s daughter is also praised for inheriting her mother’s beautiful beauty
Currently, at the age of 51, Go Hyun Jung enjoys top fame and status. The runner-up every day still retains her brilliant beauty, maybe it’s just a little more mature and salty traces of time. Go Hyun Jung is still alone and is probably still looking forward to seeing her children again.
Like a fire phoenix rising from the ashes, the obsessions from her old marriage could not hold back Go Hyun Jung but became her driving force. Bravely stepping out of the seemingly beautiful and perfect lipstick cage, Go Hyun Jung gradually rebuilt her career and became an independent and confident woman. Facing the past, the actress is not afraid or hiding. She confided that she truly loved her ex-husband and was happy when he found new happiness. Perhaps, for the runner-up, now, all the hurt has been receded into the past, the nightmares of the past years are now asleep.
Go Hyun Jung still retains her youthful beauty and attractive figure in her fifties
Past events have made Go Hyun Jung strong today. She will shine no matter where she stands, like a fire phoenix rising from the ashes.
