Jeon Jong-seo to announce shock retirement from acting?

Sad news for Jeon fans. Speculation had been rife that Rachel Jun is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 32, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 19/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJong-seo

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouJong-seo was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“Jeon Jong-seo was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJong-seo”
— @universalObserver, 18 Aug 2026

“I thought Jeon Jong-seo retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 18 Aug 2026

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