So Yoo-jin celebrates 45th birthday in Jeju with family and friends

Actress So Yoo-jin celebrated her 45th birthday in Jeju Island, surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. What began as a quiet birthday during a vacation became an unforgettable day when close colleagues traveled to Jeju to surprise her.

On the 11th, So Yoo-jin shared several photos on her SNS with the caption, "A birthday celebrated during a Jeju vacation. 20260811."

She expressed her deep emotion regarding the unexpected visit from her peers, noting, "Yong-hui and Seohyun went to summer camp, so I planned to relax with my mom and Se-eun, but Jin-hwa unnie and Leon unnie came all the way to Jeju as a surprise to celebrate my birthday."

Reflecting on the special occasion, she added, "It has become an unforgettable birthday that was touching in so many ways."

The released photos capture So Yoo-jin spending time with her mother and her daughter, Se-eun. With three generations gathered together, So Yoo-jin beamed with happiness.

While she was initially spending time with her family, close broadcaster Shim Jin-hwa and other acquaintances made the trip to Jeju to offer their congratulations. The routine vacation transformed into a heartfelt surprise, creating a lasting memory for the actress.

So Yoo-jin also expressed her gratitude to those who celebrated her. "Thank you for loving me despite my shortcomings. I will do my best. Birthday wishes from the workplace," she wrote, thanking her colleagues and friends.

Rather than a flashy event, the highlight of the celebration was the time spent with long-time connections. The overlap of generational family bonds and enduring friendships made the day more than just a milestone; it was a moment for So Yoo-jin to cherish the relationships that surround her.

So Yoo-jin married culinary expert and entrepreneur Paik Jong-won in 2013. The couple has three children: two sons born in 2014 and 2015, and their youngest daughter, Se-eun, born in 2018.

Since her marriage, So Yoo-jin has successfully balanced her career as an actress and broadcaster with motherhood. This Jeju vacation served as both a private family retreat and a meaningful occasion to reaffirm her bonds with those closest to her.

Marking the milestone of her 45th year, So Yoo-jin described the day as an "unforgettable birthday." For her, the presence of family and friends made the occasion far more meaningful than the destination itself.