Actress Yu Ji-ae (유지애), 33, formerly of K-pop girl group Lovelyz, and actor Kwak Si-yang (곽시양), 39, shocked the public last month with their unexpected marriage announcement. After quietly dating for about a year with no prior rumors, their direct announcement of marriage brought both surprise and delight. As their wedding date approaches, the contents of their wedding invitation have been officially revealed, overflowing with mutual affection, including a deeply emotional confession that expresses their profound appreciation for each other.
According to Korean media outlet Sports Seoul, which obtained the couple's invitation on October 20, Yu Ji-ae and Kwak Si-yang are scheduled to hold their wedding on November 28 at a hotel in Seoul's Yongsan District. In their invitation, the couple shared their feelings since meeting, admitting that while they wished to make each other happy, an even deeper sentiment was, "We don't want the other person to be alone during difficult times."
The couple also made a promise, stating that when everything goes well for the other, they will be happier than anyone else; and when things don't go as expected, they will be there to support each other through the difficulties. Every word in the invitation reflects their deep appreciation for one another.
Furthermore, the couple expressed their gratitude to family and friends through the invitation, writing: "We hope you can personally attend and warmly embrace this new beginning in our lives." They promised to always remember the blessings received on their wedding day and to protect each other, walking hand-in-hand through life.
In fact, Yu Ji-ae and Kwak Si-yang had no prior dating rumors until September of this year, when Korean media outlet MyDaily exclusively reported their impending marriage, revealing their relationship and wedding news to the surprise of the public.
The couple also shared their love story in the invitation, romantically writing: "There was once someone who said they would reach out and pick the stars from the sky for me. Feeling that warmth, my heart gradually opened, and love began. Now, we have become the only star in each other's lives, illuminating the path ahead, and we will walk through life together, embracing our love for one another."
Regarding the wedding photos included in the invitation, Yu Ji-ae exudes noble and charming elegance in an elegant white gown, while Kwak Si-yang radiates warm and captivating charisma in a sharp suit. Their deeply loving gazes at each other reveal their intense affection, creating a sweet atmosphere that is truly heartwarming.
Kwak Si-yang, born in 1987, and Yu Ji-ae, born in 1993, have a six-year age difference. Kwak Si-yang debuted in 2014 with the film “Night Flight” and has since appeared in works such as “Oh My Ghost,” “Fight for My Way,” “Alice,” “Lovers of the Red Sky,” “Café Minamdang,” “Flex X Cop,” and “Good Partner.” He is also set to return to the small screen on December 12 with the new KBS2 weekend drama “It's Not You, But Another Love.” Announcing his marriage just before the new drama's broadcast marks a double celebration of both career and love.
Yu Ji-ae debuted in 2014 as a member of Lovelyz, gaining popularity with hit songs like “Ah-Choo,” “Annyeong,” and “Destiny.” After the group's activities concluded, she expanded her acting career, appearing in works such as “The Escape of the Seven,” “The Third Marriage,” and films “Windmill” and “4 Minutes 44 Seconds.”
