What It Was Like for Go Youn-jung to Grow Up in a Science-First Family

When actress Go Youn-jung appeared on You Quiz on the Block, it wasn’t just her rising career that caught attention it was the way she spoke about her family.

For the six-year actress, family remains the first place she returns to, especially when something important happens.

“I Told My Family First At My Grandma’s Birthday”

Go Youn-jung revealed that her very first variety show appearance wasn’t something she announced publicly right away. Instead, she shared the news quietly during her maternal grandmother’s birthday gathering.

“I told my aunt first,” she recalled with a shy smile. “But when she reacted so loudly ‘You Quiz?!’ the whole family ended up finding out.”

The story drew laughter in the studio, but it also revealed how closely knit her family is milestones are still shared face-to-face, not through headlines.

Growing Up in a Science-Focused Household

Coming from a family full of science-track thinkers, Go Youn-jung shared that she was something of an outlier.

Her mother worked as a math teacher, and most of her relatives were oriented toward logic and numbers. She, on the other hand, struggled with math and gravitated toward art early on.

“My mom even brought my friend home to study with us,” she laughed. “After three years, my friend’s grades went up… mine didn’t. That’s when she gave up on me.”

Rather than pressure, her family eventually chose acceptance a quiet kind of support that allowed her to explore her own path.

Choosing Her Own Way, With Quiet Support

Although she originally majored in fine arts, Go Youn-jung admitted she hit a wall once she entered art school.

“There were so many people who were just as talented,” she said. “That’s when I realized effort alone wasn’t enough.”

When acting entered her life unexpectedly, she didn’t immediately lean on her family financially or emotionally. Instead, she supported herself through part-time work, modeling, and lessons a decision that reflected both independence and a desire not to burden those closest to her.

“I couldn’t just say, ‘I want to act, so please pay for it,’” she admitted honestly.

Family as Her Quiet Anchor

Despite her growing fame, Go Youn-jung’s relationship with her family remains grounded and unchanged. She doesn’t describe dramatic encouragement or big speeches — instead, she speaks of steady presence, small moments, and understanding.

Even now, as she becomes one of Korea’s most recognizable young actresses, her tone when talking about family stays gentle and humble.

It’s clear that while her career continues to accelerate, home remains where she feels most herself not as a celebrity, but simply as a daughter and granddaughter.

“I’m Still Learning And That Feels Good”

As she reflected on where she is now, Go Youn-jung described this period of her life as quietly fulfilling.

She’s learning more on set, understanding people better, and discovering who she is not just as an actress, but as a person shaped by family, patience, and time.

“I still feel like a rookie,” she said. “And I like that.”

For fans, it’s this balance ambition without distance, success without detachment that makes Go Youn-jung feel so real.