Yeongcheon, Gyeongsang province to a family from the Yeonil Chŏng clan (연일정씨; 延日 鄭氏). He was the eldest of five siblings. At the age of 23, he took three
December 1732 – 15 February 1757) Niece: Lady Jeong of the Yeonil Jeong clan (연일정씨; 延日 鄭氏; 3 August 1756 – 23 January 1757) Adoptive nephew: Jeong Hu-gyeom