‘Tis the season to be jolly as wedding bells are in the air for South Korean actors Kim Woo bin and Shin Min Ah who have decided to tie the knot after 10 years of dating. Fans of the long-time couple were in for the joyous news as their agency AM Entertainment confirmed the news.
As two of Korea’s most recognizable faces, the announcement of their wedding is not only a highlight for the K-entertainment industry but also a wonderful way to end the year. AM Entertainment released the following statement to announce the news:
“Hello, this is AM Entertainment. We would like to share some happy news about our actors Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin. Based on the deep trust they have built over their long relationship, Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin promised to become each other’s lifelong partners.”
Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah’s quietly enduring romance
The actors’ love story began in 2015 when the two were cast together in an advertisement campaign for fashion brand Giordano. According to Lifestyle Asia, the crew for the campaign recalled that Kim Woo bin and Shin Min Ah had palpable chemistry from the moment they met. Korean tabloid Dispatch reported that the two gravitated towards each other during the promotional activities for the brand. What followed next was a series of secretive dates and coffee truck exchanges which led the two to embark on a seemingly modern day fairy tale.
The couple has weathered never-ending gossip and rumour mills, a very public cancer diagnosis for Woo Bin which he managed to beat, professional highs and lows and they have still come out victorious on the other side more than a decade later.
Actor Kim Woo Bin penned a heartfelt note for his fan cafe, affectionately referring to them as Uribin and shared the news directly. The translated note read:
“Hello, Uribin. This is Kim Woo Bin. You all have been doing well, right? The weather has suddenly gotten chillier, so I hope you can stay warm and be careful so as not to catch a cold. Today, I wanted to share some news with you first, the people who always give me unwavering love and support, even though I have many shortcomings. Yes, I’m getting married. I’ll be starting a family with the person who has been my partner for a long time, and we’re preparing to walk the future together. I would be very thankful if you could send your warmth and support as we walk this journey. Until the day we meet again, please be healthy and keep smiling. I’ll greet you again soon. Thank you always, Uribin.”
When will the wedding take place?
According to the statement released by AM entertainment, the couple have set a wedding date for Dec 20, 2025 which is exactly a month from now. The auspicious occasion will be privately held so only close friends and family will be in attendance.
Korean media agency Chosun reported that the wedding would take place at the luxurious Shilla Hotel in Seoul which has seen many celebrity weddings such Song Joon Ki and Song Hye Kyo’s in 2017, Jun Ji Hyun and Choi Joon Hyuk’s in 2012 and Moon Hee Joon and Soyul’s in 2017.
