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Interest in Jee Seok Jin's family, particularly his wife Ryu Su Jeong, has grown recently after he temporarily halted his personal YouTube channel, citing a 'mid-life crisis' at sixty. As the eldest member of "Running Man," Jee Seok Jin's candid confession about his over 30 years in entertainment has resonated with many.
Jee Seok Jin's wife, Ryu Su Jeong, is an 8-years-younger former stylist. They met through Yoo Jae Suk and married in 1999. Initially, Ryu Su Jeong was not particularly interested in Jee Seok Jin, even asking Yoo Jae Suk to stay with them during their first meeting. However, Jee Seok Jin pursued her diligently for 100 days, visiting her daily, which eventually led to their marriage. They had a son, Ji Hyun Woo, three years later, and Jee Seok Jin once lived as a 'gireogi appa' (a father living apart from his family studying abroad).
Bloggers highlight Yoo Jae Suk's significant role in connecting the couple and express admiration for Jee Seok Jin's persistent efforts that led to their successful love story. They note that this reveals Jee Seok Jin's human side and his affection for his family, evident throughout his long career in entertainment.
