Tiffany Young♥Byun Yo-han, Surprise Wedding → Choi Soo-young·Jung Kyung-ho, 14-Year Romance Ends [First Half Review ③]

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• [2026 First Half-Year Review] Stars' Second Acts of Life, and Their Own Paths

Meeting and parting are always intertwined. In the first half of 2026, the entertainment industry also saw a succession of announcements regarding stars' romances, marriages, breakups, and divorces.

From the older man-younger woman couple who struggled with unexpected noise to the breakup of the Yeon Ye-gye (CEO) couple who received long-term public support, we look at the love stories of stars that heated up the first half of this year.

Actor Byun Yo-han, who acknowledged his relationship last December, and Girls' Generation member Tiffany Young, finalized their marriage registration on February 27 this year, becoming a legally married couple. Both sides stated, "We are carefully considering a simple wedding ceremony in the form of a worship service to share our gratitude with our families in the future."

The couple is openly expressing their affection for each other without reservation. In particular, Tiffany Young appeared on SBS's "Actually, Really!" and said, "My husband is a firm person who leads me and gives me a sense of stability. His actions are clear, and he has a strong sense of responsibility. He is someone I can rely on, and I became certain that he is the one," revealing her deep trust in Byun Yo-han.

Members of Shinhwa, Lee Min-woo and third-generation Korean-American Lee A-mi, held their wedding ceremony on March 29. With this, Lee Min-woo became the fourth married member of Shinhwa, following Eric, Jun Jin, and Andy. The couple welcomed their second daughter in December last year prior to the wedding, and Lee Min-woo adopted his wife's seven-year-old daughter from her previous marriage as his own.

Singer Oh Joon and Jeonju-ni tied the knot on April 26 after approximately nine years of dating. Regarding the wedding, Oh Joon stated, "We will live happily together. We plan to hold a small ceremony, so we regret not being able to invite many people. Thank you for loving bachelor Oh Joon all this time." Jeonju-ni also expressed her affection for Oh Joon, saying, "I thought marriage was just a hassle, but since we're going to have fun together for the rest of our lives anyway, I suddenly wanted to gather the people we like under the guise of this excuse and have a good time, so I created a pretext."

Last May was a bumper season for weddings. First, Coyote member Shin Ji and singer Moon Won tied the knot on May 2. They first met when Moon Won appeared as a guest on Shin Ji's MBC Standard FM radio show "Single Bangle Show," and their relationship later blossomed into romance, leading to their wedding march.

However, the wedding preparation process was not smooth. Moon-won faced criticism for past personal details and remarks such as "I didn't know Shin-ji was this famous." In response, Moon-won actively addressed various allegations by releasing supporting materials and documents. Despite multiple controversies, the couple held their wedding based on mutual trust, demonstrating their firm affection.

Apink member Yoon Bo-mi and music producer Radwinks announced their marriage on May 16 after nine years of dating. Bo-mi revealed the news through a handwritten letter posted on a fan cafe, stating, "I have decided to spend the rest of my life with someone who has been by my side for a long time, sharing our daily lives, and standing by me through both happy and difficult times." Notably, the wedding featured three groups—Apink, STAYC, and Unchild—performing the wedding song, drawing significant attention.

Actors Oh Dong-min and Noh Su-san, who are of the same age, held their wedding ceremony on May 25. The two met while starring in the 2019 film "Our Body." They later developed into a romantic couple and decided to start a family.

Actress Baek Eun-hye and Lee Jun-woo tied the knot on June 6. Born in 1986, Baek Eun-hye, and born in 1996, Lee Jun-woo, overcame a 10-year age gap and pledged their lives to each other. Lee Jun-woo personally announced the marriage, expressing deep affection for Baek Eun-hye by calling her "a precious person to look in the same direction and walk together."

In addition, 2PM member and actor Ok Taec-yeon, actors Moon Chae-won and Lee Tae-ri, comedian Nam Chang-hee, model Shin Hyun-ji, chef Park Eun-young, and Choi Jun-hee, daughter of the late actress Choi Jin-sil, married non-celebrity spouses.

In particular, Ok Taec-yeon made headlines by holding his wedding ceremony with his girlfriend of 10 years on April 24. All members of the group 2PM gathered for the wedding, with Hwang Chan-sung, the group's first married member, serving as the master of ceremonies.

Moon Chae-won held a private wedding with a non-celebrity man on June 28. Earlier, she directly addressed rumors that she was marrying a younger dermatologist, stating, "In a past interview, I was asked whether I preferred a younger or older man, and I said I preferred a younger one. It seems they are taking that content out of context. (My husband) is not a younger dermatologist."

There are also couples in a pink romance.

The first couple of the 2026 entertainment industry was TEEN TOP member Changjo and rapper and entrepreneur Casper. On January 4, Changjo revealed his dating relationship, expressing trust in Casper by calling her "a grateful person who positively changed my unstable moments." Casper also officially confirmed the relationship by posting date photos on her social media.

A couple of the same age, born in 2002, has also emerged. The couple in question are actors Yoo Seon-ho and Shin Eun-soo. On January 29, both sides officially stated that "the two are in a romantic relationship," and the public offered warm support for their confident admission of the relationship.

On January 30, the day after Yoo Sun-ho and Shin Eun-soo officially acknowledged their romantic relationship, news also emerged of a romance between actors Bae Na-ra and Han Jae-a. The two, who appeared together in musicals such as 'Grease' and 'Housewarming Concert', are reported to have developed from colleagues into a couple and have been quietly dating for a long time.

Actors Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won acknowledged their dating relationship through their respective agencies on February 4. However, they denied rumors circulating about a July wedding. Following this, Ha Jung-woo, at the press conference for the tvN drama "How to Become a Landlord in South Korea," stated, "(Cha Jung-won) has always given me consistent love and support. Nothing has changed," expressing his firm affection for Cha Jung-won. Cha Jung-won also attended a media talk for the tvN variety show "Kill It: Style Creator Daejeon-jang," conveying her affection by saying, "(Ha Jung-woo) monitored the first episode. He told me not to be nervous and to relax."

Actress Ji Ye-eun and dancer Bata, who had been friends through church, began dating publicly on April 13. In the process, allegations of Bata's rebound relationship were raised, to which Bata's side responded, "It is not even worth mentioning," and added, "If baseless false rumors continue to spread, we will take a strong stance at the agency level."

There are also those who have overcome past pain and remarried. Actress Choi Jung-yoon, who was raising her daughter alone after her divorce, announced her marriage directly in February. Kang Sung-yeon also recently revealed her remarriage, stating, "My child and I are building a new family with a wonderful person, creating precious laughter and happiness amidst ordinary life." Kang Sung-yeon's new spouse is reported to be Jang Min-wook, a neurologist.

Seo In-young, a former member of Jewelry who has welcomed a second golden age through her YouTube channel 'Gae-gwan Cheon-seon Seo In-young', recently announced her plans to remarry in the second half of this year to a businessman six years her senior. Seo In-young married a non-celebrity man in 2023 but the marriage ended the following year.

Girls' Generation member and actress Choi Soo-young and actor Jung Kyung-ho have decided to go their separate ways after 14 years of dating. On June 9, both sides officially confirmed the breakup, stating, "It is true that we have broken up. We have decided to remain good colleagues." However, they declined to provide specific details regarding the timing or reasons for the split.

Jung Kyung-ho and Choi Soo-young began dating in 2012 and were loved by many fans as a long-lasting couple, Yeon Ye-gye (CEO). Since both appeared on various variety programs and did not hide their affection for each other, fans were also quite shocked.

Even with the disappointing news, their active work schedule will continue. Jung Kyung-ho is preparing for his next drama, "Hokhane Romance," and Choi Soo-young is set to appear on stage in the play "The Merchant of Venice" this July.

There are also those who have changed from 'nim' to 'nam'. Dynamic Duo member Gaeko announced his divorce from his wife Kim Soo-mi via SNS on January 16, stating, "Last year, after long conversations, we decided to end our relationship as a couple while respecting each other's lives. The two of us will continue to fulfill our responsibilities as parents and share joint custody until the end."

Kim Soo-mi also announced the divorce, stating, "Last year, after a long and sufficient conversation, we decided to end our relationship as a couple through a choice that respects each other's lives. Going forward, both of us will continue to fulfill our responsibilities and roles as parents without change."

Gae-go and Kim Soo-mi, who married in 2011 and have a son and a daughter, have ended their marriage after 14 years.

Actor Lee Beom-soo and broadcaster and interpreter Lee Yoon-jin have chosen their separate paths following divorce proceedings. On February 6, Lee Beom-soo's agency, W1 Entertainment, announced, "We have concluded the legal procedures related to the divorce through a smooth agreement. The two parties resolved mutual misunderstandings through sufficient consultation and have agreed to respect and support each other from their respective positions as parents of their children moving forward."

Lee Beom-soo and Lee Yoon-jin married in 2010 and have one son and one daughter, but news of their separation was reported in March 2024, 14 years into their marriage. Given that they had showcased a harmonious family life on the KBS 2TV parenting variety program "The Return of Superman," the public shock was significant.

Furthermore, during the divorce mediation process, Lee Yoon-jin claimed that Lee Beom-soo was at fault for the divorce, bringing the conflict between the two parties to the surface. In particular, she alleged that Lee Beom-soo possessed illegal weapons, and that after their daughter, Yang So-eul, enrolled in middle school in Bali, Indonesia, she was banned from entering the Seoul residence. She also claimed that Lee Beom-soo has not responded to Yang So-eul's attempts to contact him.

In this regard, Lee Beom-soo's side at the time refrained from commenting, stating, "We will not respond to each article published by Lee Yoon-jin individually, but will instead address our claims and rebuttals directly within the lawsuit initiated by Lee Yoon-jin." Following the exposure, the two dramatically resolved their misunderstandings and reached a consensual divorce.

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