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Jung Sung-il is a celebrated South Korean actor known for his versatile roles in television and film, gaining international recognition with his performance in Netflix’s The Glory. He has built a reputation for portraying complex and intense characters, earning acclaim both domestically and globally. Jung Sung-il’s agency released an official statement on October 14 announcing the split. According to The Korea Times, the statement reads, “Jung Sung-il has made the decision to end his marital life after careful consideration with his spouse over a long period.” According to The Korea Times, the statement reads, “Jung Sung-il has made the decision to end his marital life after careful consideration with his spouse over a long period.”
Born on February 3, 1980, Jung Sung-il is a celebrated South Korean actor, best known internationally for his role as Ha Do-yeong in the Netflix hit series The Glory (2022–2023). Before achieving widespread recognition, he spent years honing his craft in theater and television while working part-time jobs to support his passion. He has appeared in popular dramas including Bad and Crazy, Our Blues, Birthcare Center, and starred recently in the Disney+ thriller Unmasked. Another notable individual sharing his name is Jung Sung-il, the film critic and director, born in 1959, recognized for works like Cafe Noir and documentaries such as Night and Fog in Zona and Cloud, Encore. Both have significantly contributed to South Korea’s arts scene, one on screen and the other behind the camera.
Jung Sung-il’s agency confirmed that the actor had officially ended his nine-year marriage to his non-celebrity wife in what was described as a mutual and respectful decision. For the unversed, Jung Sung-il married a woman identified only by her surname Ryu in 2016.The couple, who married in 2016 after a uniquely long journey involving years of cyber communication, a lengthy separation, and an unexpected reunion, reportedly agreed to focus on co-parenting their son, born the same year. The agency clarified there was no fault on either side and urged the public to respect their privacy, adding that both individuals intended to remain supportive of one another despite the legal separation. It also assured that Jung Sung-il would remain dedicated to his acting career and asked fans to continue supporting him.
Jung Sung-il has showcased his versatility in both films and TV dramas.
A Frozen Flower (2008) – Royal Guard
Rough Play (2013) – Supporting Role
The Con Artists (2014) – Supporting Role
The Chase (2017) – Young Pyung-dal
Take Care of My Mom (2022) – Supporting Role
Project Wolf Hunting (2022) – Detective Jung Pil-sung
Uprising (2024) – Genshin
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy (2025) – Cheon In-ho
Autograph (2025) – Seok-gyu
The Return of Iljimae (2009) – Kotaro
Different Dreams (2019) – Jin-soo
Woman of 9.9 Billion (2019) – Baek Seung-jae
Stranger Season 2 (2020) – Park Sang-mu
Birthcare Center (2020) – Lee Seon-woo
Times (2021) – Kang Sin-wook
Bad and Crazy (2021–2022) – Shin Ju-hyeok
Moonshine (2021–2022) – King Lee Kang
Our Blues (2022) – Kim Tae-hoon
The Glory (2022–2023) – Ha Do-yeong
Begins ≠ Youth (2024) – Kim Chang-jun
Unmasked (2024) – Han Do
His performance in The Glory especially elevated his international profile, demonstrating his skill in portraying intense and complex characters.
In The Glory, Jung Sung-il played Ha Do-yeong, a central character in the story of a woman seeking revenge against her former bullies. His nuanced performance contributed to the Netflix series’ suspenseful narrative and helped it gain massive popularity worldwide, cementing his reputation as a versatile actor capable of tackling dark, complex roles.
Jung Sung-il has a son born in 2016. Despite his public career, he maintains a high level of privacy around his family. Following his divorce, he and his ex-wife are committed to co-parenting their child amicably.
As of 2025, Jung Sung-il’s estimated net worth ranges between ₹444 million INR to approximately ₹621 million INR ( in dollars about $5 million to $7 million USD). His earnings reflect his work in television, film, and theater, as well as brand endorsements and commercial projects. High-profile roles in The Glory, Autograph, and Project Wolf Hunting are expected to further boost his income, potentially increasing his net worth in the coming years.
Jung Sung-il is set to appear in the SBS baseball drama Full Count (working title), portraying Jo Dong-hee, a legendary pitcher transitioning to a coaching role, slated for 2026. He also stars in Disney+’s Unmasked (2025), a workplace crime thriller where he plays Han Do, highlighting his continued prominence in the South Korean entertainment industry.
As of October 2025, no information has been released regarding the alimony for Jung Sung-il. The divorce was described as amicable, with both parties focusing on co-parenting their son. South Korean divorces, particularly amicable ones involving non-celebrity spouses, are generally kept private, making it unlikely that financial details will be disclosed.
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