Who is Coach Hong Myung-bo's wife, Jo Su-mi? Sons Seong-min and Jeong-min (+Press Conference Summary)

From the love story with his wife, Jo Su-mi, which became a hot topic along with the news of national soccer team head coach Hong Myung-bo's sudden resignation, to updates on his two handsome sons (Sung-min and Jung-min) and his exhibition history! We have summarized everything for you in an easy-to-understand format, along with the details of the heated resignation press conference. .

 

1. Head Coach Hong Myung-bo's Sudden Resignation, Summary of Mexico Press Conference

The South Korean national football team has been confirmed to be eliminated from Group A of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup, finishing third with one win and two losses. Given that this is a "golden generation" filled with European-based players, expectations were high, so the disappointment is truly immense.

 

Ultimately, on June 29 (Korean time), Coach Hong Myung-bo released a statement at the training ground in Guadalajara, Mexico, announcing his intention to voluntarily resign.

 

I take full responsibility for failing to deliver results. He announced that he would step down as the national team coach, saying... He also left without a separate Q&A session, leaving a sense of disappointment.

Foreign media also covered this resignation extensively. In particular, they pointed out the tactical failure of excluding captain Son Heung-min from the starting lineup in the match against South Africa, which was a turning point for advancing to the Round of 16.

 

It appears that he ultimately stepped down, as criticism of the Ministry's unfairness and boos from fans persisted since his appointment, compounded by strong criticism from President Lee Jae-myung calling it a "failure of organization and personnel" following his elimination.

2. Who is Coach Hong Myung-bo's reliable supporter, his wife Jo Su-mi?

With Manager Hong's resignation, attention is once again focusing on his wife, Jo Su-mi, who personally left an apology comment to fans when she left Ulsan HD in the past!

 

A movie-like first meeting: It is said that the two first met through a mutual acquaintance ahead of the 1994 World Cup in the United States. Jo Su-mi, who was living in the U.S. at the time, met Coach Hong while attending a friendly match in Los Angeles as a spectator, and it is said that Coach Hong Myung-bo fell in love at first sight!

 

Marriage after 3 years of dating: Even after the World Cup ended, Coach Hong consistently expressed his feelings by checking in on her via international phone calls, and eventually, after a three-year courtship, they tied the knot in 1997.

 

Wife Fool Hong Myung-bo In a past broadcast, Director Hong reportedly showed a romantic moment by trying to show a photo of his wife but hurriedly hiding it, saying, "My wife hates appearing on TV. I have to protect her."

3. Growing Up Rapidly! Seongmin & Second Child Jeongmin

Coach Hong Myung-bo has two sons, Seong-min and Jeong-min. Their talents, which were revealed through past broadcasts and the media, were so remarkable that they became a hot topic.

 

First Hong Seong-min : It is said that he showed tremendous talent in art from a young age! He started drawing at the age of 7, and during his middle school years, he boasted an impressive list of awards, including the Grand Prize at the National Student Art Festival and the Korea Youth Design Exhibition. In 2012, he even surprised the world by holding a solo art exhibition ('Play Art Rest') at the Tower Palace banquet hall.

 

Second Hong Jeong-min: He garnered attention in the past on a TV show for showing perfect chemistry with his father on the soccer field. There is a cute anecdote from that time where he responded positively to the question, "Do you have any thoughts about becoming a soccer player?" but Coach Hong Myung-bo realistically dissuaded him, saying, "You've gained some weight, and it feels a bit late to start now." At the time, Coach Hong also firmly stated that he had no intention of making his two sons into soccer players.

 

 

4. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. What was the decisive reason for Coach Hong Myung-bo's resignation?

A1. The biggest factor was the poor performance, including elimination from the group stage of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup with one win and two losses. It appears that he decided to resign voluntarily due to a combination of factors, including the controversy over fairness that has persisted since his appointment in July 2024, deep distrust from fans, and, crucially, strong criticism from President Lee Jae-myung following the World Cup elimination.

 

Q2. What is the reason why Coach Hong Myung-bo's wife, Jo Su-mi, has become a hot topic?

A2. This is because an anecdote has been brought back into the spotlight in which, when Manager Hong moved from Ulsan HD to become the national team manager, there was strong backlash from Ulsan fans, and his wife, Jo Su-mi, tried to soothe the fans by leaving a sincere apology comment directly on her personal social media.

 

Q3. Are Coach Hong Myung-bo's sons playing soccer now?

A3. No, they are not pursuing soccer as a profession. Coach Hong Myung-bo previously stated that he had no intention of making his children soccer players, and his eldest son, Seong-min, became a topic of conversation for showing outstanding talent in the field of art during his youth, sweeping numerous awards and even holding a solo exhibition.

 

 

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