Some Korean celebrities have captivated public attention not just for their entertainment careers, but for their privileged backgrounds. From legal ties to immense wealth, the family histories of several stars have recently drawn interest. Actor Choi Yeon-cheong recently drew attention when her prominent background, which includes figures in law, politics and the media, became public knowledge. She discussed her family during an Aug. 8 appearance on the JTBC program "Knowing Bros." Host Kim Shin-young introduced Choi, saying her father is a former judge and her husband is a sitting judge. Kim said the family includes legal professionals, media CEOs and members of the National Assembly. Choi confirmed, "That's right." Choi previously appeared alongside Lee Sang-min on Wavve survival show "Bloody Game X." After her impressive family background was revealed, fellow host Seo Jang-hoon teased Lee, saying, "Sang-min really likes people from families like that. If he'd known earlier, you might have gotten a little further." Actor Yoo Yeon-seok comes from a family of academics. His father is a fo