South Korean actress Kim Yong-ji (김용지) has surprised fans by announcing her marriage. With no prior public relationships or wedding announcements, she held a private ceremony on November 11 with a non-celebrity partner. The news came as a complete surprise, only breaking after close friends like Kim Go-eun (김고은) and Bae Jung-nam (배정남) shared photos from the wedding on their social media, delighting and astonishing fans.
According to reports from the Korean entertainment industry on November 12, Kim Yong-ji married her non-celebrity boyfriend in an outdoor ceremony on November 11. The wedding was kept extremely private, with no public announcement of the date or any prior rumors of a relationship. The news only became public when celebrity friends who attended shared photos, revealing that she had officially become a wife.
Kim Go-eun, who was born in 1991, the same year as Kim Yong-ji, and was also her classmate at the Korea National University of Arts, shared photos from the wedding on her personal social media. Kim Go-eun included a crying emoji, expressing a mix of bittersweet emotion and happiness, which garnered significant attention from netizens. The photos showed Kim Yong-ji holding a red bouquet at an outdoor wedding set against the backdrop of a traditional Korean hanok, creating an elegant and romantic atmosphere. The release of the images surprised many, revealing that her major life event had quietly taken place.
Actor Bae Jung-nam, who previously worked with Kim Yong-ji on the K-drama 'Mr. Sunshine,' also uploaded a wedding photo on social media, happily writing, "Yong-ji, congratulations on your marriage!" His message conveyed the close friendship between them. Additionally, other actors, including Kim Bum (김범), were reportedly in attendance, personally offering their blessings.
Kim Yong-ji began her career as a model, debuting in commercials in 2015. She officially started her acting career in 2018 with the tvN K-drama 'Mr. Sunshine.' In the series, she played Hotaru, a Japanese astrologer who stayed by Gu Dong-mae's (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) side, leaving a strong impression with her mysterious gaze and subtle expressions.
Since then, Kim Yong-ji has continued to build her acting portfolio, appearing in works such as 'WATCHER,' 'The Lies Within,' 'The King: Eternal Monarch,' 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed,' 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938,' and Netflix series 'Somebody' and 'Love to Hate You.' Her sudden marriage announcement has taken fans by surprise, who are now sending their heartfelt congratulations.
