Actor Um Ki Joon is set to marry his non-celebrity bride on December 22, his agency, Suntree Entertainment, confirmed on December 12.
The wedding will take place in Seoul and will be a private ceremony to respect the bride's privacy.
The couple got engaged in May, with Um sharing the news through a heartfelt handwritten letter on social media.
In his message, he expressed gratitude for finding a partner who is "warm-hearted and deeply considerate," stating, "I thought that I would never have the chance to meet someone I would spend my whole life with."
Here's the full text:
Hello, this is Um Ki Joon.
It seems that it has not been long since the year 2024 started, but we are already welcoming the end of spring and the beginning of summer. I hope you're all doing well?
It's all thanks to you that I've been able to keep the role of an actor for a long time. Always have a grateful heart for the constant love. I'm sorry that my expression is circulating and I think I'm just receiving the love you guys gave me. It was a time for me to be very energized and grateful to see you guys being happy and joyful at a place that I met for the first time in a long time.
The reason why I'm writing a letter like this is because I want to be the first to tell you Zikiri. I thought meeting a lifelong relationship was something I didn't have. I want to find a warm-hearted and caring relationship and start a new life together by marrying him. I'm worried when I think about you Zikiri who will be surprised by the sudden news.
Our Zikiri peeps! I will do my best to repay your love without forgetting that you always support and love me. Thank you.
Um Ki Joon made his debut as a musical actor in 1995, later transitioning to television with his first role in the 2006 drama "Drama City – Who Loved Her?" He is widely recognized for his performances in popular K-Dramas including "Defendant,""The Penthouse" series, and "Little Women."
