Go Hyun Jung Facts: 4 Things You Must Know About ‘Mask Girl’ Star
Once again, Go Hyun Jung captured the attention of the viewers with her impactful performance as Kim Mo Mi in the brand new series "Mask Girl."
If you loved her in the show, here are four fundamental things you must know about Go Hyun Jung. Read on to know more.
1. Go Hyun Jung is a former beauty queen.
Go Hyun Jung was welcomed to the entertainment world after becoming a runner-up in the Miss Korea pageant in 1989.
She became every man's dream girl especially when she ventured into acting in 1995 through the television show "Sandglass."
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A lot of fans watched the series which made it one of the most-watched K-dramas in the history of television.
2. She's a femme fatale.
Although she's a renowned star, Go Hyun Jung lost her popularity when she married a CEO of Shinsegae group and grandson of Samsung founder.
She retired from acting to focus on her new life as a homemaker. However, the two had a messy divorce that took a toll on her career.
Thankfully, Go Hyun Jung regained her reputation as South Korea's top actress after playing the femme fatale concubine in the mega hit series "Queen Seondeok" in 2009.
Go Hyun Jung was even named as the Actress of the Year for two consecutive years for her top-notch performance.
3. Go Hyun Jung is a businesswoman.
Go Hyun Jung undoubtedly earned a lot of money for her television work. She's even one of the highest-paid stars in Hallyu up until this writing.
However, she still uses her strategic skills to source new streams of income. In 2010, she set up IOK Company with her brother houses big stars like Jo In Sung.
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In addition, Go Hyun Jung also launched her own fashion line called atti.k and cosmetics line koY.
4. She is a teacher.
Apart from being a former beauty queen, an actress and a businesswoman, Go Hyun Jung is also a teacher.
She began teaching acting at Dongguk University in 2014. It's her alma mater and to show her support, she even donated a huge sum of money to fund scholars enrolled in the university.
Go Hyun Jung also published a book on skincare to share her philosophies on beauty, health and lifestyle.
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