Olympic Badminton Champ Lee Yong-dae to Marry Actress
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Lee Yong-dae (left) poses with his girlfriend in this picture posted on his fan website.
Badminton player Lee Yong-dae will tie the knot with actress Byun Soo-mi in a few months' time. Lee acknowledged being in a relationship with Byun in 2012.
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Lee's father confirmed the news in a phone interview with the Chosun Ilbo. "They are expecting a baby in spring. The exact date hasn't been set, but they are planning to marry after the baby is born", he said.
Lee won a gold medal in the mixed doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and bronze in the men's doubles in London four years later. He now plays in the Malaysian league.
Byun, whose stage name is Han Soo-hyun, is known for her supporting roles in films such as "Natural Burial - The Movie" in 2012 and "Our Dating History" in 2016.
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