"Grandfather's Nickname 'Indian Prime Minister' Sparked Curiosity" Jo Min-do Verifies MZ Trend Genetic Test

Test Results Revealed on YouTube Channel
Trends Including Macrogen and BankSalad Emerge

Cho Min, daughter of former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk, recently joined the trend of genetic testing popular among the MZ generation.

Cho Min also took a genetic test: "100% East Asian ancestry"

[Image source=Captured from Jomin YouTube channel]

On the 17th, Cho posted a video titled "I sent my DNA for testing (ancestry analysis)" on her YouTube channel, introducing, "These days, genetic testing kits are trending. You can send saliva preserved in a container with a preservative to get a DNA test done."

Cho explained the reason for the test, saying, "My paternal grandfather looked exotic. He had the nickname 'Indian Prime Minister'." The grandfather she mentioned is the late Cho Byeon-hyun, former chairman of Woongdong Foundation and father of former Minister Cho Kuk.

According to the genetic ancestry analysis results Cho received about two weeks later, she inherited 56.87% Korean, 23.77% Japanese, 15.49% Chinese, and 3.87% Mongolian, making her 100% East Asian. She commented, "I thought India would show up, but the result was too obvious."

Regarding other test results, she said, "My risk of obesity and body fat percentage are low, but my BMI is high. It doesn't add up." She added, "The degenerative arthritis index was high, and since my knees already ache, it seems accurate."

She also said, "The risk of insomnia is lower than average, and I've never suffered from insomnia since birth. I'm more likely to be a night owl than a morning person." She added, "The ancestry analysis is reliable, but the rest should be taken with a grain of salt."

MZ Generation: Genetic Testing Trends Following MBTI

[Image provided by Macrogen]

Genetic testing has recently become popular among the MZ generation. Similar to the MBTI personality test, the act of learning 'information about oneself' is gaining popularity. According to Macrogen, the leading genome testing company in Korea, about 80% of all users are in their 20s and 30s.

Macrogen's 'Gentox,' launched in June, offers 69 types of genetic testing services ranging from hair loss to skin aging, insomnia, and caffeine metabolism. Thanks to the popularity of the hair loss management package, it surpassed 1 million visitors within a month of launch, and its monthly active users (MAU) exceeded 100,000.

The BankSalad genetic test, launched in 2021, analyzes four genetic traits including male and circular hair loss, hair thickness, and gray hair. It also offers testing services for over 60 traits including obesity, yo-yo effect potential, nutrients, and skin. Over 250,000 people have taken genetic tests in two years.

According to global market research firm BCC Research, the worldwide self-health monitoring market is expected to grow from $48.7 billion in 2021 to $185.9 billion by 2026.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.