Son Yeon-jae (28), former national rhythmic gymnast player of ‘August Bride’, is getting married this month, and interest in his prospective groom’s job, family, education, etc. is boiling.
When the first marriage news was announced, interest in Son Yeon-jae’s prospective groom was high, and information spread that the prospective groom was a regular office worker.
However, according to Financial News on August 2nd, Son Yeon-jae’s prospective groom is not an ordinary office worker, as is known by some. CEO of Global Hedge Fund Koreawas confirmed as
In this regard, a senior official in the investment banking (IB) industry said, “The fact that Olympic rhythmic gymnast national representative Son Yeon-jae is marrying a promising financial man in the domestic hedge fund industry is a hot topic both within and outside the industry.”
In the news, attention is focused on the profile and family of CEO Lee Jun-hyo as the bride-to-be for Son Yeon-jae. Born in 1985, CEO Lee Jun-hyo first entered the financial market in 2010 through Barclays Securities in the United States. Barclays Securities is known as a super-elite course, and his family is known for making 30 billion won in sales.
Afterwards, in Korea, following working with NH Investment & Securities (formerly Woori Investment & Securities) and Shinhan Financial Investment, he became a member of Ulysses Capital in 2016.
Ulysses Capital is a family office located in Los Angeles (LA), USA, and is a global hedge fund that manages assets of more than KRW 2 trillion as of the first quarter of this year with 100% unique accounts. Family office is a type of buy-side among financial companies, and refers to a company that directly manages or advises on one or more family funds.
Since 2019, CEO Lee has served as the representative of Ulysses Capital’s Korean branch, concentrating on domestic investment.The Korean branch, led by CEO Lee Jun-hyo, is managing 170 billion won worth of funds as a foreign investor in the domestic market.
In the early days of the Korean branch, CEO Lee started alone, but now it is made up of 11 people by recruiting venture capital (VC) experts. We are investing in a variety of assets including stocks, bonds, and unlisted companies. In 2021, the operating profit alone is showing tremendous growth, reaching 10 billion won.
Looking at the operating profit from 2018 alone, his fortune is estimated to be at least 10 billion won.
Re-illumination of the ideal type revealed by Son Yeon-jae in the past
On the other hand, regarding the ideal type, Son Yeon-jae In ‘Healing Camp’, he said that he prefers a reliable person he wants to rely on, saying that he is older than his friend.
He also said in several interviews that he likes to be unaffected and comfortable when we are together, so we can share cultural experiences and give and receive advice.
In April, Son Yeon-jae’s representative said, “It is true that Son Yeon-jae is dating. My partner is a non-celebrity who is 9 years older than me, and we started dating at the beginning of this year.” However, we have asked for your understanding if it is difficult to disclose detailed information regarding the other person as they are a member of the public and have been dating for a short period of time.
After regarding a month, they announced their marriage and surprised many people. According to an aide, the two quickly became close due to similar interests and have been dating since the beginning of this year. The couple’s wedding is scheduled to take place on August 21, and it is known that wedding photography has already been completed.
Son Yeon-jae was born in 1994 and at the age of 29 this year, a former rhythmic gymnast, ranked 5th in the 2012 London Olympics and 4th overall at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
He also became the first Korean rhythmic gymnast to win an individual overall gold medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.
Son Yeon-jae, who announced his retirement in 2017 following the Rio competition, has continued broadcasting through his personal YouTube channel and various entertainment programs, and established the Leaf Studio Academy.
