The 59-year-old South Korean soprano, Sumi Jo, is secretive about her husband and whether she is married or not.
Sumi Jo is well known for her interpretation of the bel canto repertoire, which earned her a Grammy. Since her debut, she has released ten solo albums and has over 50 recordings to her credits. The recordings include operetta, operas, oratorio, Broadway standards, and orchestral works.
Jo was the first Asian soprano to win La Siola d’Oro in 1993. She has won six international competitions and was the first Asian prima donna who starred in the world’s opera theaters.
She performed a duet with Sohyang during the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games opening ceremony. She was the singing voice of Veda Pierce for the HBO mini-series “Mildred Pierce.”
Jo is one of the singers that appeared in Netflix’s first Korean musical reality series, “Take 1,” which was released on October 14, 2022.
Quick Facts of Sumi Jo
| Date of Birth | November 22, 1962 |
| Age | 59 |
| Father | Jo Eon-ho |
| Mother | Kim Mal-soon |
| Profession | Soprano |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| @sumijo_official | |
| Husband | None |
Does Soprano Sumi Jo Have A Husband?
Soprano Sumi Jo has been discreet about her romantic relationship, but it is known that she isn’t married to anyone and doesn’t have a husband.
During her interview with The Sydney Morning in 2018, she mentioned that she isn’t married and didn’t mention being involved in a romantic relationship. She hasn’t been linked with anyone that could have been her potential partner.
She also hasn’t shared any pictures that indicate her being married or involved with anyone, as she mostly shares about her music.
Sumi Jo’s Net Worth
Sumi Jo’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 as per Allfamousbirthdays reports.
Jo has collected her revenue from her musical career. She made her European operatic debut in Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in 1986. Her performance impressed Herbert von Karajan who cast her as Oscar in “Un ballo in maschera”.
She made her La Scala debut in 1988 and the same year she debuted with the Bavarian State Opera and sang “Barbarina”. She appeared in the main role in Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” at the Metropolitan Opera in 1993.
In 1994 she debuted with Los Angeles Opera. She has also appeared in several symphony orchestras in concerts such as the Cincinnati Pops, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.
Her amazing vocals led her to sing with conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Lorin Maazel, James Lavine, and Richard Bonynge. She sang the 2002 FIFA World Cup theme song for the Korean Broadcasting System’s broadcast.
Sumi Jo’s Age, Parents And Early Life
Sumi Jo is 59 years old and was born to her parents Jon Eon-ho and Kim Mal-soon.
Jo’s mother was an amateur singer who could not pursue her dreams due to politics in Korea in the 1950s. So her mother was determined to provide Sumi with opportunities in the music industry.
Mal-soon enrolled her in a piano lesson when she was four years old and vocal lessons at six. Jo’s mom had trained her strictly as she used to practice music for eight hours straight.
In 1980 she received a dual diploma in piano and vocal from Sun Hwa Arts School. She joined the department of vocal at Seoul National University and continued her studies from 1981 to 1983.
While at college she made her professional recital debut. Later she left Seoul National University to study at Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome. She graduated with a major in vocal and keyboards in 1985.
Some FAQs
Does Sumi Jo Have A Husband?
Sumi Jo doesn’t have a husband as she isn’t married to anyone and hasn’t confirmed her relationship status.
What Is Sumi Jo’s Net Worth?
Sumi Jo’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million as per Allfamousborthdays reports.
How Old Is Sumi Jo?
Sumi Jo is 59 years old and she celebrates her birthday on November 22.
Who Are Sumi Jo’s Parents?
Sumi Jo was born to her mother Kim-Mal-soon and father Jo Eon-ho.