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Singer Kevin Oh and husband to Gong Hyo Jin: wealthy family background, Ivy League education and sang an OST in “Snowdrop” 

Formidable upbringing and successful careers, Kevin Oh is a perfect match for Gong Hyo Jin.

On October 11th New York time, actress Gong Hyo Jin held her private wedding with boyfriend and now husband Kevin Oh in New York, USA. Kevin Oh was born in 1990, 10 years younger than the actress and is a famous singer in Korea. The identity and background of this singer is now of public interest. 

Has an impressive family background, graduated Ivy League school 

Kevin Oh is a Korean-American, born in one of the largest cities in the world, New York City. He comes from a family of businesspeople with his family from this mother’s side doing real estate in Seattle. Kevin Oh owns a spacious and luxurious apartment in New York which made its appearance in his music video and personal social media account. 

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Born in a wealthy family, Kevin Oh also excelled in his study. The singer enrolled in and graduated from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire. The college is an established and prestigious institution of the Ivy League (a group of most excellent schools in the United States with low acceptance rates). Oh’s younger brother and sisters are also Ivy League graduates. 

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Kevin Oh graduated from a top institution and owns a luxurious apartment in New York

Successful music career 

After finishing college, Kevin Oh returned to Korea to pursue his passion for music. In 2015, he became known after winning the talent show “SuperStar K7”. Oh released many music works and formed a rock band called “AfterMoon”. 

Thanks to its fluent English,  the singer also took charge of interviewing foreign stars on television shows. Kevin Oh is not a conventionally attractive man but he is able to gain love from fans with his artistic look. Several brands and magazines even seek after the singer for collaboration. In 2021, Oh gained popularity for singing the OST of “Snowdrop”, led by Jisoo (BLACKPINK) and Jung Hae In. 

Kevin Oh sang one of the OSTs in “Snowdrop” 

Last April 1st, Kevin Oh and Gong Hyo Jin announced their marriage after the actress caught the bouquet from Son Ye Jin. Their 10-year age gap did not keep the public from supporting them and their relationship. Gong Hyo Jin was seen posting Oh’s music on her personal account while the singer frequently appeared alongside Gong’s best friend group. They also received support from both families. The couple got married in a small and private wedding in New York, where the groom was born and raised. 

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Gong Hyo Jin and Kevin Oh tied the knot after two years of dating 

Source: wikitree, k14

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