Jo Hyun Jae is a South Korean actor. Jo made his entertainment debut as a singer in the four-member boy band Guardian, which disbanded after releasing their self-titled album in 1998. In 2000, after he drew popularity when he appeared in a commercial for sports drink Pocari Sweat, Jo began acting. He is best known for his leading roles in “Love Letter”, “Only You”, “Ballad of Seodong”, and “49 Days”. Jo was discharged from the Army on June 19, 2010. In 2011, he gained popularity after becoming the lead actor in the drama “49 days”.
On March 18, 2018, Jo announced his plans of marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend who happens to be a retired professional golfer. The couple had dated for five years and got married on March 24, 2018.