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Inherited DNA? Stars Who Passed Down Their Acting Talent to Their Children, Including Go Chang-seok, Lee Jong-hyuk, and
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Inherited DNA? Stars Who Passed Down Their Acting Talent to Their Children, Including Go Chang-seok, Lee Jong-hyuk, and Lee Gyeong-sil

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Go Chang-seok revealed that his wife and daughter are also alumni of Seoul Institute of the Arts, following in his footsteps.
  • This revelation highlights several other "star families" where children have become actors, following their parents' careers.
  • Notable examples include Lee Jong-hyuk and his sons, and comedian Lee Gyeong-sil with her children.

Actor Go Chang-seok recently shared that his wife, Lee Jeong-eun, and their daughter are all alumni of the prestigious Seoul Institute of the Arts, continuing a family tradition in the performing arts. This familial connection to the arts has sparked interest in other "star families" where children have followed their parents into acting careers.

Among these notable families is actor Lee Jong-hyuk, who has seen both of his sons, Lee Tak-soo and Lee Jun-soo, pursue acting. Similarly, comedian Lee Gyeong-sil's children, son Son Bo-seung and daughter Son Soo-ah, have also entered the entertainment industry as actors.

These instances underscore a trend where talent and a passion for performance appear to be passed down through generations within celebrity families. The shared educational background at the Seoul Institute of the Arts for Go Chang-seok's family further emphasizes the deep-rooted connection to the arts within their household.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.