Hyeri’s Rumored Romance Joins July Wave of Celebrity Weddings and Engagements
As July kicks off, the South Korean entertainment industry is already abuzz with romantic headlines, marking a month seemingly dedicated to love.
Kim Ga-eun & Yoon Sun-woo
On July 1st, actors Kim Ga-eun and Yoon Sun-woo announced their upcoming wedding after a decade-long relationship. The couple, who met while filming The Clinic for Married Couples, will tie the knot this October.
In a joint statement, their agencies shared, “The ceremony will be held privately with close family and friends. Please send your warm congratulations and support as they start this new chapter.” The on-screen chemistry they displayed has evidently flourished into real-life love, with many fans celebrating their 10-year romance culminating in marriage.
The couple also joins the ranks of “no scandal” stars, managing to keep their relationship entirely under wraps until now. Born in 1985 and 1989 respectively, Yoon Sun-woo and Kim Ga-eun will become a 4-year age-gap couple, adding to the list of beloved low-key love stories in the industry.
Jeokjae & Heo Song-yeon
Also making headlines the same day were singer-songwriter Jeokjae and broadcaster Heo Song-yeon, who announced their engagement. Heo Song-yeon, known as the older sister of KARA’s Heo Young-ji, confirmed the news through their agencies.
Although the wedding date has not been officially disclosed, reports reveal that the couple is already deep into preparations, including wedding dress tours. Jeokjae, born in 1989, and Heo Song-yeon, born in 1992, are a well-matched pair who reportedly began dating with marriage in mind.
Bang Minah & On Joo Wan
Bang Minah, an actress and member of Girl’s Day, and actor On Joo Wan have announced they will be getting married this November. The sudden news of their wedding—without any prior dating rumors—has sparked an outpouring of congratulations and support from fans.
The two first met in 2016 while starring in SBS’s drama “Beautiful Gong Shim” and reunited in the 2021 musical “The Days”. It was after this reunion that they grew close and eventually became a couple. In particular, it’s been reported that On Joo Wan stayed by Minah’s side and supported her throughout her father’s funeral last year.
Hyeri & Wootae
Meanwhile, romance rumors are swirling around Hyeri, formerly of Girl’s Day, and Wootae, a dancer known from Street Man Fighter. The couple allegedly met on the set of their film Victory, where Hyeri played a cheerleading club leader and Wootae worked as a choreographer.
While media reports suggest they’ve been dating for over a year, both parties have stated, “We cannot confirm private matters,” leading fans to speculate that the cautious response may imply a quiet confirmation.
A resurfaced video of Hyeri, Wootae, and actress Park Se-wan in a practice room has only fueled curiosity. This would mark Hyeri’s first public romantic involvement since her high-profile breakup with actor Ryu Jun-yeol after a 6-year relationship.
From 10-year love stories to fresh romances, it seems the Korean entertainment scene is glowing pink as July begins. Whether it’s long-time couples tying the knot or new relationships blossoming on film sets, love is clearly in the air.