It was recently reported in Korean media that actress Kim So Eun and professional soccer player Jung Dong Ho of Suwon FC (K League 1) are officially in a relationship, and it was further confirmed that they are dating seriously with marriage in mind.
According to a report from Ilgan Sports on April 23, the couple has been quietly dating for over a year since March 2024. Kim So Eun, born in 1989, is one year older than Jung Dong Ho, forming yet another noona-dongsaeng couple.
Their romance began through a mutual acquaintance — former soccer player Heo Beom San. The two first crossed paths at a dinner gathering hosted by a screen golf club formed with Heo Beom San at the center. It is known that Kim So Eun loves playing golf in her spare time. Jung Dong Ho reportedly fell for Kim So Eun at first sight and pursued her with genuine interest, eventually winning her heart.
Sources close to the couple reveal that they are seriously considering marriage. The two have been allegedly spotted traveling abroad together frequently, including trips to Japan and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Their relationship was also subtly revealed through matching rings worn in photos posted to their respective social media accounts, hinting at their deepening bond.
Kim So Eun, best known for her roles in dramas and films, is currently without an agency after ending her exclusive contract with Ascendio Entertainment in September last year. Jung Dong Ho began his professional career in 2009 with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan’s J1 League. He represented South Korea at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup and was selected for the senior national team in 2015. Since 2021, he has been playing with Suwon FC.