Popular Actor Who Disappeared Following Phone Hacking Incident Reappears In Wife’s Vlog, Netizens Shocked With His Changed Appearance

Actor Joo Jin Mo who has been away from the public eyes for some time, has been seen on his wife’s YouTube channel1

Recently, Joo Jin Mo appeared on the YouTube channel Doctor Hyeyeon, drawing attention. This channel belongs to his wife, Min Hyeyeon. In the video, he appeared not as his former charismatic self but looking noticeably thinner. The couple was seen traveling to Japan for a golf trip.

Last month, Joo Jin Mo held a fan meeting in Tokyo, Japan, for the first time in 10 years. As he traveled to Japan in preparation for the fan meeting, he seemed to have a strong attachment to the country. He said, “You need to lose more than 10kg for it to be noticeable,” to which Min Hyeyeon responded, “Oppa, you gain weight too easily. You’re on a diet now, though.” Joo Jin Mo added, “At the fan meeting, I wanted to show myself being as free as I was back then. Honestly, I want to bring back my past image, which is why I’m dieting.”

While drinking beer at the hotel, Joo Jin Mo recalled, “I used to do beer commercials. I played a tough guy. I broke through a door, drank beer in one shot, and laughed with my friends.” Min Hyeyeon replied, “That was so fresh,” making them both laugh.

Joo Jin Mo once captivated many female fans with his sharp image in the film 200 Pounds Beauty. Beyond that, he was also highly active in various commercials, thriving in the entertainment industry.

In 2020, Joo Jin Mo was a victim of a phone hacking incident, after which he abruptly cut off communication with fans. His phone contained conversations with actor Jang Dong Gun, revealing private discussions and suspicions of solicitation, which shocked the public. The hackers threatened to leak the personal information of multiple celebrities and extorted about 600 million won. However, Joo Jin Mo reported the incident to the police immediately and did not suffer financial losses.

Since then, both actors took a long hiatus from the entertainment industry but have recently begun returning to their careers.

Following the incident, Joo Jin Mo deleted all of his personal social media accounts. His wife, Min Hyeyeon, now shares updates about him through her SNS and YouTube, maintaining a connection with fans.

Joo Jin Mo married Min Hyeyeon, a family medicine specialist who is 10 years younger than him, in 2019.

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