Marrying in a powerful Chaebol family (conglomerate) may seem like a fairy tale, but for different South Korean celebrities, reality has proved to be much more complex. From long periods of silence to public revelations and any divorces, the stories of these famous women highlight the challenges of navigation life both as a public figure and as a swimming Chaebol.
Bae in-Soon: from celebrity to silence
Singer Bae in-Soononce a star with The sisters of pearlsmarried Choi Won-SeokThe second president of the Dong-a group, in 1976. After the wedding, he disappeared from the spotlight for over 20 years. Their divorce in 1996 was followed by the release of the semi-autobiographical novel of BAE A cup of coffee after 30 yearsWhere he described his turbulent marriage, including alleged affairs involving his husband and female celebrities.
In a press event, he revealed, “I endured conflicts with my husband and mother -in -law because I didn’t want to raise my children alone.” He also criticized Choi’s treatment on his family: “He treated his wife as a secretary and his children as employees.”
Choi rejected the content of the book, affirming, “The content is not worth commenting.”
Go Hyun-Jung: love for its peak, regret with hindsight
Actress Go to Hyun-Jung married Jung Yong-Jinthe second president of Shinsegae groupIn 1995, just as his career went up Sandy. She moved away from acting to join one of the most powerful families in Korea, but the marriage ended in divorce in 2003.
Go to reflect candidly: “I really liked it. We got married too early. If we had met later, I could have lived up to expectations.” He also stressed that his status had no influence on his decision to get married.
Choi Jung-Yoon: a marriage ruined by the scandal
In 2011, actress Choi Jung-Yoon wife Yoon Tae-JoonSon of the president of the E-Land Group and former idol. In 2017, Yoon faced legal problems for the manipulation of the actions, resulting in a suspended prison sentence and a strong fine, which stopped Choi’s career.
After a decade of marriage, the couple divorced in 2021. The Choi agency chose to keep the details private. Now a single mother, Choi has openly spoke of financial challenges and the possibility of taking on more jobs, gaining sympathy and support for the public.
While once these women seemed to live the dream of getting married in wealth and prestige, their stories reveal the emotional cost behind the titles. Their resilience in the face of adversity continues to resonate with the public, shedding light on the struggles rarely seen behind the glamorous facades.
