A surprise romance has turned into wedding news. Lovelyz member and actress Yoo Ji-ae and actor Kwak Si-yang have confirmed they will get married on November 28 after dating for about a year — and fans had almost no warning that the couple was together.
The agencies of both stars announced the news on September 3, 2026, revealing that the couple had quietly built their relationship away from the public eye before deciding to take the next step.
From private romance to a November wedding
Kwak Si-yang, 39, and Yoo Ji-ae, 33, have reportedly been dating for approximately one year.
Kwak’s agency, 9ato Entertainment, said the two decided to build their future together on a foundation of deep trust and love. Yoo’s agency, KPLUS Holdings, also confirmed that the actress is preparing for marriage.
Their wedding is scheduled for November 28 in Seoul and will be a private ceremony attended by family members, relatives and close acquaintances. The agencies have asked for understanding that specific wedding details will not be disclosed in respect of both families’ wishes.
The announcement came without a long-running public dating controversy, making the news particularly unexpected for fans.
Yoo Ji-ae shares emotional message
The Lovelyz star also addressed the marriage news personally.
In a message shared on social media, Yoo Ji-ae said she had met someone she wanted to cherish and rely on while spending the future together, and that the two had promised themselves a new beginning.
She also expressed regret that some fans learned about the news through media reports rather than directly from her, while thanking supporters who had stayed with her throughout her career.
Kwak Si-yang likewise shared his thoughts about the upcoming marriage, describing Yoo as a precious person with whom he wants to spend his life.
The surprise is what makes this wedding different
Unlike many celebrity relationships that unfold through paparazzi photographs, dating reports and agency confirmations, Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae’s relationship apparently remained largely out of the spotlight until their wedding announcement.
Newsis reported that there had been no major public dating rumors immediately before the marriage announcement.
MoneyToday reported that the pair met naturally at the same hair-and-makeup salon and gradually developed a romantic relationship. That detail has been reported by Korean media, although the agencies’ official announcements focused primarily on their decision to marry rather than providing a detailed account of how the relationship began.
From Lovelyz to acting
For longtime K-pop fans, Yoo Ji-ae is best known as a member of Lovelyz, the girl group that debuted in 2014.
The group became widely known for songs including “Ah-Choo,” “Destiny” and “Hi.” Yoo later expanded her career into acting, appearing in productions including The Escape of the Seven, The Third Marriage and Windmill.
She first became known to audiences even before Lovelyz’s debut, appearing in the 2010 INFINITE reality program INFINITE! You Are My Oppa.
The marriage will make Yoo the first Lovelyz member to publicly announce a marriage, according to Korean entertainment reports.
Kwak Si-yang’s career is also moving forward
Kwak Si-yang began his entertainment career as a model before making his acting debut in the 2014 film Night Flight.
He subsequently appeared in dramas and films including Oh My Ghost, Alice, Hong Chun-gi and Chaebol Detective.
The timing is notable because Kwak is also preparing for another major acting project. He is set to star in the KBS 2TV weekend drama “Love Other Than You,” scheduled to premiere on September 12.
That means the actor is entering a particularly busy period — with a new drama arriving just weeks before his November wedding.
Why fans were caught off guard
The biggest talking point isn’t simply that two Korean entertainers are getting married.
It’s how quietly the relationship developed.
There was no extended public dating saga leading into the announcement. Instead, fans went from knowing little about their relationship to learning that the couple had already been together for roughly a year and had decided to marry.
That sudden transition has made the announcement one of the more unexpected K-entertainment stories of the week.
What is confirmed
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Groom | Kwak Si-yang, 39 |
| Bride | Yoo Ji-ae, 33 |
| Yoo’s group | Lovelyz |
| Relationship | About 1 year |
| Wedding | November 28, 2026 |
| Location | Seoul |
| Ceremony | Private |
| Guests | Family, relatives and close acquaintances |
| Public dating rumors before announcement | None widely reported |
The age difference is six years, with Kwak Si-yang born in 1987 and Yoo Ji-ae in 1993.
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