Beyond K-dramas and K-pop, South Korean entertainment has given us some of the most captivating celebrity couples. Be it for their fashion choices, immensely popular films and shows or sensational music, Korean celebrity couples never fail to make headlines and grab global attention.
The story of how they came to be, as well as how happy they are after marriage, is always so beautiful and encouraging to listen to. There are a plethora of these public figures who are total couple goals, especially when it comes to showing that they still mean the world to each other. Here are some of the Korean celebrity couples who make us believe in love.
Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin
The popular “Binjin” couple have been all over the news since it was revealed the two were dating. Fans were wishing for the couple to be together since they starred in the 2019 hit series “Crash Landing on You” and low and behold, they turned their on-screen chemistry into real-life romance, marrying in March 2022. They welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in November of the same year.
Taeyang and Min Hyo-rin
Bigbang’s Taeyang had met actress Min Hyo-rin in 2013 when the K-pop icon was searching for a female co-star for his single hit music video “1AM”. The two then went on to date for several years until they tied the knot in February 2018. While Hyo-rin faced severe judgement from fans for being older than him, both came out stronger and have often been in the spotlight for being open about their relationship.
Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-ah
Dating since 2015, Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-ah have shown extraordinary care to each other, particularly during Woo-bin’s nasopharyngeal cancer. She stood firmly by his side throughout his treatment and recovery, earning widespread admiration for their unwavering support for each other. Despite facing breakup rumours, they stood strong together and after nearly a decade, they finally tied the knot in December last year.
Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon
The couple first confirmed their relationship in March 2018 and have been dating since then. According to Soompi, they were both reportedly students at the same university and became close friends after making their debut. Both successful actors in their own right, they got married in 2022 and have maintained active careers while building a family of three.
Jo Jung-suk and Gummy
Actor Jo Jung-suk and popular OST singer Gummy were introduced to each other through a mutual friend, and it was music that brought them closer together. The two kept their romance private for several years before confirming their relationship publicly in 2015. Following a pre-wedding photoshoot in the beautiful Jeju Island, they exchanged vows in October 2018.
Jung Kyung-ho and Choi Soo-young
Jung Kyung-ho was already a fan of Girls’ Generation and has mentioned in interviews that he admired Choi Soo-young even before they started dating in 2012. Both kept their relationship private and eventually made their relationship public in 2014. Despite their celebrity status, the couple has maintained a low-key and drama-free relationship for over a decade.
Rain and Kim Tae-hee
They might be low-key about their relationship and marriage, but that hasn’t stopped them from being one of the most popular Korean celebrity couples. The two first made their relationship public in 2013, and eventually tied the knot in 2017. Rain also admitted that it took a year of wooing for Kim Tae-hee to accept him, and even wrote a proposal song titled “The Best Present” for his now-wife.
