In January this year, C-JeS Entertainment confirmed Gummy's pregnancy. They added that the married couple - Gummy and actor Jo Jung Suk - is delighted about this news.
Due to this upcoming milestone in their married life, the singer and her agency decided to minimize her activities for the time being to focus on her pregnancy. Now, Jo Jung Suk excitedly revealed that he's to become a dad this summer!
The actor gave an update to their fans on the May 1st airing of Cultwo Show about the ongoing pregnancy of his wife, Gummy. DJ Kim Tae Kyun expressed his thanks for the surprise call, saying, "You must be busy being a doctor these days. As expected, a real member of the Cultwo family." He was referring to Jo Jung Suk's current drama "Hospital Playlist."
When the actor was asked what he wants to when his drama ends, Jo Jung Suk replied that he wants to take a break. He added that he will become a real father soon after being a dad only in TV shows.
Actor Jo Jung Suk and singer Gummy met through an acquaintance way back in 2013. They went public in 2015 and dated for five years before tying the knot in October of 2018.
Congratulations to Jo Jung Suk and Gummy!
Jo Jung Suk was born on December 26, 1980. The actor started his career in theaters before embarking on films and TV series. He starred in many theatrical musicals and plays, namely "Spring Awakening," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," and the stage adaptation of "The Harmonium in My Memory."
In 2012, Jo Jung Suk made his film debut as a comedic supporting actor in the box office hit "Architecture 101," which became his breakthrough project. He further showcased his versatility in more television series like "The King 2 Hearts" (2012), "You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin" (2013), "Oh My Ghost" (2015), and "Don't Dare to Dream" (2016). The actor also starred in films, including "The Face Reader" (2013), "My Love, My Bride" (2014), "My Annoying Brother" (2016), and "Exit" (2019).
Park Ji-yeon, or more known as her stage name Gummy, was born April 8, 1981. The singer made her debut in 2003 with the album "Like Them." Her title track "Memory Loss" was her big break, which gave her success and recognition that led her to take home the Bonsang at the 19th Golden Disk Awards.
The singer suffered vocal nodules between her first and second albums.
Then, on March 12, 2008, Gummy released her fourth album, titled "Comfort." The lead single "I'm Sorry" features T.O.P from Big Bang. The song peaked and dominated five spots on various digital charts after just a week of release.