Go Hyun-jung ( 고현정 ) Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Go Hyun-jung ( 고현정 ) Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026
Go Hyun-jung (고현정), also known as Ko Hyun-jung, is a veteran South Korean actress and former beauty pageant titleholder who is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential actresses of her generation.
Go Hyun-jung was born on March 2, 1971, in Hwasun, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. As of 2026, she is 55 years old and holds South Korean nationality. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. She graduated from Dongguk University, majoring in Performing Arts. She entered the entertainment industry after winning runner-up in the 1989 Miss Korea pageant (and Miss World Korea 1990), which launched her modeling and acting career.
Go Hyun jung debuted in 1989 through modeling and beauty pageants. She gained massive popularity with the 1995 drama Sandglass, one of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time. At the peak of her early career in 1995, she retired from acting after marriage but made a successful comeback in 2004 following her divorce.
Her post-comeback highlights include Queen Seondeok (2009), Daemul (2010), The Great Queen Seondeok, Woman on the Beach (film), Mask Girl (2023), and Namib (2024). In recent years, she has taken on bold, unconventional roles, including in thrillers and dark comedies. As of 2026, she continues acting with projects like mystery thrillers and maintains her status as a respected senior actress.
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Go Hyun-jung Children, Husband
Go Hyun jung was married to businessman Chung Yong-jin (vice chairman of Shinsegae Group, part of the Samsung family) from 1995 to 2003. The couple has two children: a son (Jeong Hae-chan, born 1998) and a daughter (Jeong Hae-in, born 2000). She lost custody of her children after the divorce. She has not remarried and keeps her personal and family life extremely private.
Her hobbies and interests include a focus on personal growth and selective work. She is known for her strong, independent personality and has spoken candidly about the challenges of balancing fame, marriage, and motherhood.
Physical Appearance
Go Hyun-jung is admired for her tall, elegant, and sophisticated presence, which has aged gracefully and remains iconic in Korean entertainment.
Height
172–174.5 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight
Approximately 50–54 kg (110–119 lbs)
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Black/Dark (varies with roles)
Body Type
Slim
Body Measurements
Not publicly specified
Shoe Size
250 mm (approx. US 8–8.5)
Bra Size
Not publicly specified
Go Hyun-jung Net Worth
Go Hyun-jung’s exact net worth is approximately $5–$15 million. As a veteran top actress with decades of high-profile work, major drama salaries (she was once the highest-paid actress on Korean TV), endorsements, and business connections from her past marriage, she has built significant wealth.
