The Korean drama “The Golden Agent” (금특무), starring So Ji-sub (소지섭), has been a hot topic since its broadcast, with viewership ratings steadily climbing. The fourth episode surpassed 20%, and the series concluded with an impressive 23%. Beyond the main cast, Joo Sang-wook (주상욱), who played the cold-blooded villain Joo Kang-chan (주강찬), also garnered significant attention for his ruthless methods and intense presence.
Off-screen, Joo is famously a “daughter’s fool.” He has been married to actress Cha Ye-ryun (차예련) for many years, and recently, the couple revealed their daughter, In-ah (인아), for the first time. To their surprise, In-ah showed unexpected camera presence during her first family photoshoot, completely unfazed and posing even better than her parents. The couple couldn't help but exclaim, “Should we let her debut?”
On the 24th, Cha released a video titled “Joo-Cha Couple’s Daughter Revealed for the First Time! First Family Photoshoot in 10 Years of Marriage” on her YouTube channel “차장금 차예련.” The video documented Joo, Cha, and their daughter In-ah’s first family photoshoot at a studio.
Before the shoot began, staff members praised Joo while he was getting his makeup done, saying, “You look the neatest and most stylish I’ve ever seen.” Cha immediately teased her husband, laughing, “At home, he usually looks like a beggar.” This unexpected revelation about their private life brought laughter to the set.
Joo also chuckled when he saw his daughter getting her eyelashes curled, remarking, “From now on, I should curl her eyelashes every day before school.” His daughter immediately retorted, “Who goes to school looking like that?” Her innocent remark created a joyful atmosphere on set.
This was the couple’s first time doing a photoshoot with their daughter. Cha admitted she was a bit nervous: “We also feel quite unaccustomed to it. Taking photos with my husband is awkward; it feels more natural to take them with strangers. I wonder if In-ah will cooperate well?”
However, once the shoot officially began, In-ah’s performance astonished her parents. She quickly adapted to the studio environment, showed no shyness in front of the camera, and even naturally struck various poses. Joo couldn’t help but joke, “Should we let her debut now to earn some pocket money?” Cha was also amazed, praising her daughter, “She’s really good! I was shocked too. It feels like we could just remove us and only photograph her. Even though it’s her first shoot, she’s better than us.”
Initially, the couple only planned to show their daughter’s profile or back, but once the shoot started, she completely stole the spotlight from her parents. Cha laughed, “Originally, In-ah’s face wasn’t supposed to be in the frame; we were only going to shoot her side and back. But now, it seems In-ah is the main character, and we’ve become supporting roles.” Joo also chimed in with a laugh, “It feels like In-ah is the lead, my wife is the supporting actress, and I’m an extra.”
After the photoshoot, Joo was completely captivated by his daughter, even seriously considering a modeling career for her. He confidently stated, “Shouldn’t I let her be a model? I guarantee that after these photos are released, talent agencies will be calling within a few days.” Hearing her husband’s words, Cha couldn’t help but shake her head, playfully calling him a “hopeless daughter’s fool” and pointing out that Joo was completely smitten with his daughter.
As for whether he hopes his daughter pursues a career as an idol, actress, or model, Joo also shared his thoughts: “Regardless of whether she succeeds, I think it’s better to start as an idol trainee. She can learn a lot as a trainee. As for acting, she can consider it during university or her third year of high school.”
The couple’s rare public reveal of their daughter offered a glimpse into their family dynamics. In particular, In-ah’s natural and confident demeanor in front of the camera for the first time prompted her father, Joo, to start planning her future “star path,” even fantasizing about talent agencies coming to call.
