“It's groundless”- Actress Jo Bo-ah's agency responds to pregnancy rumors amidst marriage announcement

K-drama actress Jo Bo-ah, who recently announced her upcoming marriage to a non-celebrity, has been at the center of pregnancy rumors. These speculations arose following the sudden news of her marriage to someone outside the entertainment industry.

However, Jo Bo-ah and her agency have firmly denied these rumors, clarifying that the actress is not pregnant. They also assured fans that she plans to continue her career as usual after the wedding, which is scheduled for October 2024. On August 30, her agency, XYZ Studio, released an official statement.

“It’s groundless.” - the agency stated regarding the pregnancy rumors.

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Jo Bo-ah dismisses pre-marital pregnancy rumors

Jo Bo-ah, known for her roles in A Tale of the Nine-tailed and Destined With You, is all set to get married in October 2024. The news was first reported and proposed by JTBC News and was later confirmed by the actress’s agency, XYZ Studio. They wrote on August 28,

“Jo Bo-ah has met a precious person with whom she has mutually built deep trust and affection over a long period, and they decided to promise to spend the rest of their lives together this coming fall.”

Many fans were surprised by this news. As much as they were delighted, some even started to question whether she was rushing to get married due to pre-marital pregnancy.

Following this, XYZ Studio made another statement on August 30, saying,

“The pregnancy rumors are groundless. She won't be able to go on a honeymoon for the next year because she has a drama filming schedule." ~ (translation via Koreaboo)

The statement mentioned that the wedding would be held privately in Seoul, considering the privacy of the non-celebrity groom and both families.

They expressed deep gratitude to everyone who has consistently supported the actress with warm hearts. They also requested blessings for the actress and assured fans that she would continue to deliver excellent performances as an actress, asking for continued interest and support from fans.

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About Jo Bo-ah

Jo Bo-ah is a popular South Korean actress known for her versatile roles in various K-dramas. Born on August 22, 1991, in Daejeon, South Korea, Jo Bo-ah, whose birth name is Jo Bo-yoon, made her acting debut in 2011.

Her breakthrough role came in the 2012 drama Shut Up Flower Boy Band, where she played the love interest of the main character, solidifying her place in the industry. Since then, she has appeared in a range of dramas, each time showcasing her ability to tackle different genres and characters.

Some of her most notable works include Surplus Princess (2014), Sweet Stranger and Me (2016), Temperature of Love (2017), and My Strange Hero (2018-2019). Her role in Forest (2020) further boosted her popularity, and she continued to gain praise for her performance in Tale of the Nine-Tailed, where she starred opposite Lee Dong-wook.

Her most recent work alongside Rowoon in the 2023 Netflix drama Destined With You was also one of the most popular dramas of the year. She is all set to appear in her upcoming works, a Netflix drama called Hong Rang with actor Lee Jae-wook and a Disney+ drama called Knock Off with actor Kim Soo-hyun.