On January 18, Jo Jung Suk shared a handwritten letter through his YouTube channel Cheonggyesan Daengi Records , which he operates under his alter ego “Jo Jeom Seok.” In the letter, he personally delivered the news of welcoming another daughter.
“I have some happy news to share. Another great happiness has come to me,” Jo Jung Suk wrote, adding, “Daengi’s younger sibling has been born!” He revealed that his second daughter was born on January 14.
Jo Jung Suk explained that he would be taking a short break from uploading YouTube content in order to focus on childcare. “For the time being, it seems it will be difficult to upload videos because I will be focusing on raising my child. I wanted to let you know in advance,” he shared. He reassured fans by adding, “I’ll rest just a little and come back as soon as possible.”
Hinting at future content, Jo Jung Suk also expressed confidence that his return would bring even more engaging stories. “When I return, I think I’ll be able to share even more interesting videos with new stories,” he wrote, raising anticipation for behind-the-scenes episodes related to his growing family.
Previously, Jo Jung Suk had mentioned in interviews that if a second child were born, he planned to take primary responsibility for caring for their first child. True to his word, he has now officially entered a childcare-focused hiatus.
Jo Jung Suk married Gummy in 2018, and the couple welcomed their first daughter, Ye-won, in 2020. With the arrival of their second daughter, the actor is prioritizing family time before resuming his professional activities.
Sources: Sports Chosun