South Korean actress Moon Geun-young (문근영), affectionately known as the 'Nation's Little Sister,' unexpectedly announced her marriage at the end of July. Her husband is Jeong Pyeong (정평), a musical and stage actor seven years her senior. At the time, Moon shared a handwritten letter on Instagram, expressing her feelings about embarking on a new chapter in life. She confessed to meeting someone she wanted to spend her life with and hoped for blessings and encouragement from the public, rather than excessive worry or doubt.
Moon, who has always maintained a low profile, did not even inform close friends about her marriage beforehand, leading to widespread surprise when the news broke. Recently, she took on her first regular variety show role since her marriage. After the show's production press conference, she shared selfies, with her fair skin and signature youthful looks once again drawing attention. Many netizens praised her, saying she was 'getting more beautiful.'
On Sept. 30, Moon Geun-young posted several selfies on her personal social media, excitedly writing, "So looking forward to October 5th!!!!" In the photos, taken in a car after the production press conference for SBS's audition variety show Our Ballad 2, she posed for the camera with various expressions, ending with a playful wink, showcasing her sweet and charming side even after marriage.
In the close-up selfies, Moon Geun-young's fair skin and bright eyes maintained her signature youthful appearance, with her slender jawline also becoming a focal point. After the photos were released, netizens commented, "Sister is getting more beautiful!" "Still like the bride from Autumn in My Heart." and "Hope to see you again in dramas and movies."
Moon Geun-young also attended the production press conference for Our Ballad 2 that day, marking her return to a fixed variety show after a seven-year absence. Discussing her marriage, she revealed that the couple had a very private wedding. "We had a quiet wedding, but many people sent blessings and support, which made me feel loved by many and that I am a precious person," she said emotionally. "I am truly grateful to everyone, and it makes me feel that I should live my life even more diligently."
Regarding her decision to return to variety television after seven years, Moon Geun-young shared that she really enjoyed the first season of the show. "I truly enjoyed watching the first season and often thought how nice it would be to sit there and listen to the songs. So, when I received the invitation, I accepted with almost no hesitation."
When asked if her husband supported her return as a regular cast member, Moon Geun-young shyly revealed that Jeong Pyeong didn't specifically cheer her on, but simply told her, "Just listen well and do what you've always done." Although it was a simple sentence, it made Moon Geun-young feel her husband's trust and support, also revealing their quiet but stable relationship.
Moon Geun-young, currently 39, debuted in 1999 with the film On the Road. She rose to fame in 2000 with the Korean drama Autumn in My Heart, earning her the title 'Nation's Little Sister' for her fresh and natural image. She has since appeared in works such as A Tale of Two Sisters, My Little Bride, Painter of the Wind, Cheongdam-dong Alice, Catch the Ghost, and Netflix's Hellbound Season 2. In recent years, she has focused her acting career on stage plays and musicals, remaining active in the theater scene.
Her husband, Jeong Pyeong, debuted in 2007 and has primarily focused on stage plays and musicals, cultivating a long career in theater. The couple met through their work in theater and eventually married, with fans closely following their post-marriage updates.
