Choi Sooyoung to Make First Public Appearance at Charity Marathon Following Breakup News

Singer and actress Choi Sooyoung, who recently made major headlines across the entertainment industry following her breakup with longtime partner Jung Kyung-ho, is officially set to make her very first public appearance at a meaningful charity event. According to official event coordinators on June 11, 2026, the Girls’ Generation member will be attending the upcoming “12th Oullim Marathon with the Visually Impaired.” The highly anticipated charity sports event is scheduled to take place on the morning of June 13, 2026, at the World Cup Park located in Sangam-dong, Seoul.

Sooyoung with long hair smiling while sitting on stairs, wearing a black dress in a dimly lit environment.
Choi Sooyoung Steps Into the Public Eye for a Heartwarming Cause / IG

Five Years of Dedicated Volunteer Work and Good Deeds

This upcoming appearance marks the fifth consecutive year that Choi Sooyoung has personally registered and participated in this specific marathon event. She will be running along the tracks shoulder-to-shoulder with the other attendees to help promote a highly supportive, inclusive athletic environment. A star-studded lineup of prominent public figures will also be joining her on the running track, including National Assembly Member Kim Ye-ji, celebrated professional soccer players Cho Won-hee and Park Joo-ho, and popular comedian Kim Hye-sun alongside her husband.

The public event has naturally drawn intense media attention, as it represents the very first time Choi Sooyoung will stand before the public eye since her agency formally confirmed the end of her 14-year romantic relationship with actor Jung Kyung-ho on June 9. Despite going through a major personal transition in her private life, the actress has chosen to honor her long-term charitable commitments without any delay.

Sooyoung sitting against a dark background, gently holding her face with both hands. She has long hair and is wearing a black outfit, with visible nail polish and jewelry on her wrists.
Choi Sooyoung Steps Into the Public Eye for a Heartwarming Cause / IG

Choi Sooyoung has famously spent over a decade using her wealth and public platform to champion medical causes and give back to vulnerable communities, with a heavy personal focus on helping the visually impaired:

  • The Oullim Marathon’s Goal: The unique event pairs visually impaired runners up with non-disabled guides so they can complete the course safely as unified teams. Every single won gathered from the marathon’s participation fees and public donations will be given away to charity funds.
  • Major Research Donations: In 2023, the philanthropist made major waves by personally donating 300 million won (~$218,000 USD) to the Hyangseol Medical Research Institute at Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital to help fund the development of advanced treatments for blindness and hereditary retinal diseases.

Returning to Her Acting Roots on the Live Theater Stage

Following her meaningful weekend marathon run, Choi Sooyoung is completely shifting her career focus back to master her professional acting crafts. In addition to preparing for her upcoming weekend television drama series, the multi-talented performer is set to make a highly anticipated return to live theater acting. She will be starring in a brand-new production of William Shakespeare’s classic play, The Merchant of Venice, which is officially scheduled to begin its live stage run on July 8, 2026.