Kong Hyun-joo (공현주) Age, Husband, Career, Net Worth

Kong Hyun-joo is a South Korean actress and former supermodel known for her elegant presence and versatile performances in daily dramas and mainstream series. She rose to prominence through high-rating daily dramas such as You Are My Destiny and has continued working steadily across television, film, and even floristry.

Kong Hyun-joo was born on January 7, 1984, in Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea. As she is 42 years old. Her nationality is South Korean, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Personal Details

Full Name	Kong Hyun-joo (공현주) / Gong Hyun-joo
Profession	Actress, Former Model, Florist
Date of Birth	7 January 1984
Age	42
Birthplace	Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Religion	Protestant
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Friends	Park Tam-hee (박탐희)
Current Residence	South Korea
Qualification	Dongduk Women’s University – Broadcasting & Entertainment (B.A.); Master’s in Integrated Arts Therapy

Career

Kong Hyun-joo entered the entertainment industry in 2001 after placing in the SBS Super Model Contest, where she received the Cinnamon Korea Award. She made her acting debut in 2003 with a minor role as a casino dealer in the hit drama All In.

She gradually built her resume with supporting and leading roles in dramas such as You’re Not Alone (2004), Wedding (2005), Golden Bride (2007), and the highly successful daily drama You Are My Destiny (2008–2009), which recorded viewership ratings around 40% and remains one of her most memorable works. Subsequent notable appearances include Dummy Mommy (2012), Hotel King (2014), Beating Again (2015), Love Is Drop by Drop (2016–2017), Graceful Family (2019), and High Class (2021). She also appeared as Yeon Si-eun’s mother in Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) and Weak Hero Class 2 (2025).

In addition to acting, she trained as a professional florist in the UK at McQueens Flower School and in Japan, and has worked as a flower stylist and columnist. She remains active under Kang Entertainment.

Personal Life

Kong Hyun-joo married a non-celebrity working in the finance industry (one year older than her) on March 16, 2019. The couple had known each other as friends for about ten years before dating. In January 2023 she announced her pregnancy, and on June 2, 2023, she gave birth to fraternal twins — a son named Lee Jun and a daughter named Lee Jin.

Physical Appearance

Height	171–171.7 cm (5’7.5″)
Weight	Approximately 57 kg (126 lbs)
Eye Color	Dark
Hair Color	Black
Body Type	Slim / Elegant

Drama List

Selected Television Series

• All In (2003) – Casino dealer
• You’re Not Alone (2004) – Gong Hyun-joo
• Wedding (2005) – Oh Soo-ji
• Golden Bride (2007) – Cha In-kyung
• You Are My Destiny (2008–2009) – Kim Soo-bin
• Dummy Mommy (2012) – Han Soo-in
• Hotel King (2014) – Cha Soo-an
• Beating Again (2015) – Han Ji-hyun
• Love Is Drop by Drop (2016–2017) – Han Chae-rin
• Graceful Family (2019) – Baek Soo-jin
• High Class (2021) – Cha Do-young
• Weak Hero Class 1 (2022) – Yeon Si-eun’s mother
• Weak Hero Class 2 (2025) – Yeon Si-eun’s mother (cameo)

Selected Films

• Brothers in Heaven (2018) – Cha Min-kyung
• Homme Fatale (2019) – Yoo-jung

She has also appeared in theater (Yeodo, 2018) and music videos.

Kong Hyun-joo Net Worth

Kong Hyun-joo’s exact net worth is $500,000 to $1.2 million USD. As a working actress with a long career in television dramas, modeling background, and additional income from floristry-related work.

Social Media Presence

• Instagram: @konghyunjoo She shares family moments, professional updates, and personal snapshots. Exact follower counts vary and should be checked directly on the platform. Activity on X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok is limited.

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