'Gaboga' Choi Jung-yoon: Misunderstanding of the "Cheongdam-dong Daughter-in-law" Label... Preparing for Real Estate Agent License

Choi Jung-yoon. Photo by JTBC, screenshot from the broadcast of 'The Most Ordinary Family'

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Actress Choi Jung-yoon expressed her frustration over misunderstandings about herself. She also opened up about her concerns regarding her career.

On the June 6 broadcast of JTBC's 'The Most Ordinary Family,' Choi Jung-yoon addressed the nickname 'Cheongdam-dong Daughter-in-law,' stating, "I have never lived in Cheongdam-dong."

She married Yoon Tae-jun, the eldest son of the vice chairman of E-Land, in 2011, which led to her being labeled as the 'Cheongdam-dong Daughter-in-law.'

Choi also said, "I think it’s partly because of the drama title. The last drama I did was called 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal.' That’s how I became known as the Cheongdam-dong daughter-in-law."

She shared, "I don’t even have a car right now. There are misunderstandings that don’t get resolved even when I explain. That’s very upsetting," she lamented.

She added, "I have always worked hard on my own and haven’t received help from elders. I have my own hardships and difficulties, but no matter how much I explain, there are parts that people don’t seem to understand. It feels unfair because it seems like there’s some kind of halo behind me."

Choi Jung-yoon is currently preparing for the real estate agent certification. She visited an academy in Gangnam by bus and consulted about whether being a real estate agent could be managed alongside her main career as a freelancer.

She said, "Honestly, I don’t know how this job will turn out. Sometimes you earn, but there could be years without income. If I were alone, I wouldn’t have worried much, but since I have Ji-woo, I thought I can’t just stay still."

Furthermore, Choi explained, "The roles available for actresses in their 40s are very limited. I can only play warm mother roles; I can’t be the lead in romance genres. I even looked into part-time jobs, but my age was a barrier. That’s how I ended up looking into becoming a real estate agent."

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