November Weddings Shake Up the Entertainment Industry

The Korean entertainment industry is celebrating a string of happy news this November, as several stars who have nurtured their love in different ways are now turning a new page in life. With wedding announcements coming one after another, a full-fledged 'wedding rush' has begun.

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First, on November 1st, singer Choi Nakta tied the knot with his non-celebrity girlfriend in Gangnam, Seoul. Last month, he personally shared the news through his social media, saying, "I'm getting married. Sorry, I couldn't tell everyone earlier. I'll make it up to you all".

Born in 1990, Choi Nakta debuted in 2013 as a singer-songwriter and has sung numerous OSTs for dramas such as "Eighteen Again", "Go Back Couple", and "My Roommate Is a Gumiho". He recently appeared on JTBC's "Together Again 4". He is also known as the son of Choi Jae-sung, a four-term National Assembly member and former Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs, who retired from politics in 2022.

Actress Kim Ok-vin's wedding news was revealed exclusively by MyDaily. She will marry her non-celebrity fiancé on November 16th in a private ceremony in Seoul. After a long relationship, the couple decided they were ready for marriage and will walk down the aisle together this month.

Her agency, stated, "The wedding will be held privately with close family and friends. Please send your warm blessings to Kim Ok-vin as she embarks on a new chapter in her life. She will continue to show her best as an actress".

On November 23rd, actor Lee Jang-woo and actress Jo Hye-won will wed in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Best known for his appearances on MBC's "I Live Alone", Lee Jang-woo gained attention at the 2023 MBC Entertainment Awards when he said, "My girlfriend is working hard right now, so we might have to delay our wedding. Can I stay on "I Live Alone" a bit longer? I love you".

The couple met in the 2019 KBS weekend drama "My Only One", overcame an eight-year age gap, and went public with their relationship in 2023. After seven years of dating, they are now ready to marry. Fellow entertainers Jun Hyun-moo and Kian84 will serve as officiant and MC, respectively.

On November 30th, three celebrity couples will be getting married on the same day.

First, TV personality Yoon Jung-soo will marry Won Ja-hyun, a sports reporter 12 years his junior. Won Ja-hyun first gained attention during the Guangzhou Asian Games as the 'Goddess of Guangzhou' and now works as a Pilates instructor. The couple has already registered their marriage, and Yoon announced it in July on MBC's "Save Me! Holmes", later sharing the marriage registration process on his YouTube channel. They are currently appearing on TV Chosun's "Lovers of Joseon", showing their wedding preparations.

Also on that day, former T-ara member Ham Eun-jung will marry film director Kim Byeong-woo, known for "The Terror Live" and "Omniscient Reader". The couple met through mutual acquaintances in the film industry and dated for several years before deciding to wed. Born in 1988, Ham Eun-jung is eight years younger than Kim Byeong-woo, who was born in 1980.

Their sudden wedding announcement came without any prior dating rumors, surprising fans. Through her agency, Ham Eun-jung shared a heartfelt message, describing Kim Byeong-woo as "someone who understands and respects my work more than anyone, and who has always quietly stood by me during difficult times".

Actress Park Jin-joo will also marry her non-celebrity fiancé on November 30th. Without any prior dating rumors, her agency announced, "Park Jin-joo has decided to marry someone she has built deep trust with over a long time. The wedding will be private, attended only by close family and friends".

Her recent appearance on "I Live Alone" revealed glimpses of her pre-wedding life, as she was seen attending a housewarming party of "Maybe Happy Ending" writer Hue Park. Fellow cast member Park Na-rae mentioned, "Jin-joo is getting married soon", to which Jun Hyun-moo reacted with surprise, saying, "With who?", eliciting laughter.

In addition, MyDaily exclusively reported that Bang Minah, former member of Girl's Day, and actor On Joo-wan will also marry in November. The two first met in the 2016 SBS drama "Beautiful Gong Shim", reconnected in the 2021 musical "The Days", and grew closer over time. When Minah's father passed away last year, On Joo-wan reportedly stayed by her side throughout the funeral.

Meanwhile, Ok Taecyeon, 2PM member turned actor, announced his marriage plans on November 1st, though the ceremony date has not been disclosed. He confirmed his relationship with a non-celebrity girlfriend four years his junior in 2020. After engagement rumors surfaced in February, accompanied by photos of his proposal, he officially confirmed the news nine months later.