2025: A Year of Love in the Korean Entertainment Industry
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a romantic one in the Korean entertainment scene, with numerous celebrity wedding announcements making headlines. As stars discuss marriage on various shows, some are finally revealing their wedding dates, while others are transitioning from public relationships to married life.
One of the first to tie the knot is Kim Jong-min, a member of the group Koyote. He will marry his non-celebrity girlfriend, who is 11 years his junior, on April 20 in Seoul. After publicly acknowledging his girlfriend last year, Kim Jong-min has frequently mentioned his desire to marry, culminating in the official announcement of their wedding date on the KBS 2TV variety show 1 Night 2 Days. At 45 years old, Kim Jong-min has faced playful pressure from his co-stars about marriage, yet he has kept details about his personal life private until now. His comments about his girlfriend and hopes for a family have sparked much interest among fans.
On the same day, singer Ailee will also join the ranks of married women. Ailee began a public relationship with businessman Choi Si-hoon after appearing on the Netflix show Single's Inferno last year. They announced their wedding plans for April 20, marking a new chapter in Ailee's life. In a heartfelt message to her fan cafe, Ailee expressed gratitude for finding someone who supports and understands her, stating, "After a year of dating, we decided to get married in April."
Choi Si-hoon shared his feelings, recalling how he fell for Ailee's artistry and their shared stories deepened their bond. He promised to be a loving husband, aiming to bring joy to Ailee's life. Ailee has also shared their love story on MBC's variety show How Do You Play?, where she celebrated with a bridal shower alongside her friends.
Additionally, a new comedic couple is emerging as Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min have officially announced their marriage after three years of public dating. The couple has been the subject of marriage speculation on various shows, and their recent announcement has garnered much excitement. They previously captured hearts with a proposal scene aired on SBS's My Little Old Boy, where Kim Jun-ho knelt and asked Kim Ji-min to be his last love, to which she joyfully accepted.
Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min confirmed their relationship in April 2022 and have openly expressed their affection for each other on air, with Kim Jun-ho often discussing marriage plans, while Kim Ji-min humorously referred to herself as a 'socially married woman.'
