On his personal social media, Kim Woo Bin confirmed the happy news and shared heartfelt messages, stating that he and his long-time girlfriend will “step into the future together” and hoped for blessings from fans.
The actor wrote: “I’m getting married. The person who has been by my side for a long time and I will build a family together. If everyone could send us warm blessings, that would be the most meaningful thing.”
Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah confirm marriage after 10 years of dating (Photo: Naver).
The news immediately created a buzz in South Korea and many Asian countries, including Vietnam. A close source revealed that the wedding will be a private affair, attended only by family and close colleagues.
Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin are a renowned age-gap couple in the Korean entertainment industry. They met during a commercial photoshoot 10 years ago and went public with their relationship in 2015.
However, when they confirmed their relationship, the couple faced significant backlash due to their age difference and rumors that Shin Min Ah had interfered in Woo Bin’s previous relationship. In response to the mixed public opinion, both chose to remain silent and quietly maintain their romance.
In 2017, Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer and had to suspend all artistic activities. Throughout his more than two years of treatment, Shin Min Ah virtually withdrew from the entertainment industry, declining numerous acting offers to wholeheartedly stay by her five-years-younger boyfriend’s side.
Kim Woo Bin is a famous South Korean actor (Photo: Instagram).
According to JoongAng Ilbo, this was a period when the actress sacrificed many career opportunities but resolutely prioritized Woo Bin’s health.
In 2019, Kim Woo Bin made his return and expressed deep gratitude for Shin Min Ah, calling her “a tremendous source of strength that helped him overcome his illness.” By 2020, both made their comeback to the screen, quietly supporting each other’s activities and growing in public affection for their discreet and enduring love.
Shin Min Ah (born 1984) is one of South Korea’s top actresses. The Korean star possesses a beautiful face, charming smiling eyes, and graceful dimples. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a model, commercial actress, and music video performer.
Shin Min Ah will bid farewell to single life at 41 (Photo: HB).
Thanks to her beautiful appearance and excellent acting skills, Shin Min Ah has had a stable career. In 2021, Gallup Korea – an organization specializing in conducting large-scale surveys to identify influential figures with the South Korean public – ranked Shin Min Ah among the top 20 most beloved TV actors in South Korea.
She is well-known to Vietnamese audiences through films such as: My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, The Thieves, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha…
Kim Woo Bin (born 1989) is a prominent model and actor in the Korean entertainment industry. He is familiar to audiences through films such as: The Con Artists, Twenty, The Heirs, Uncontrollably Fond, Master…
In 2020, he temporarily halted his artistic activities and returned to the Korean entertainment industry in 2022. Despite being absent from the entertainment scene for several years, Kim Woo Bin’s appeal did not diminish.
He received absolute support from his fans. Kim Woo Bin’s journey of overcoming illness also spread positive energy to his admirers.
The news of their December wedding is seen as a beautiful culmination of the challenging 10-year relationship of one of the most famous age-gap couples in the South Korean entertainment industry.
