Lovelyz's Yoo Ji-ae to Marry Actor Kwak Si-yang: "We Promised a New Beginning"

Girl group Lovelyz member Yoo Ji-ae, 33, has personally shared her thoughts on her upcoming marriage to actor Kwak Si-yang, 39 (real name Kwak Myung-jin).

On September 3, Yoo Ji-ae announced the wedding news through her social media, writing, "I have met someone whom I want to cherish and lean on, and with whom I want to spend my future. With good feelings, we have promised a new beginning."

Yoo continued, "Above all, I am sorry to those of you who have watched over and supported me for a long time that you had to hear this news through media reports. Because this is such a precious story to me, I wanted to share it more carefully, and I feel heavy-hearted that I could not do so." She reflected, "It feels like I have shared so many moments with you for a very long time. Through both joyful moments and difficult, exhausting times, you have always steadfastly stayed by my side and cheered me on, and thanks to that warmth, I think I have been able to keep walking in my place until now."

She added, "You must have been very surprised by this news, but I would be truly happy if you would warmly congratulate my new beginning with a kind heart. I will continue to show you my diligent side, unchangingly in my place. Please watch over us kindly."

Following Yoo Ji-ae, Kwak Si-yang also shared his thoughts directly. On September 3, Kwak posted a handwritten letter on Instagram, writing, "At the gateway of a precious season, there is something I want to tell you directly, so I am writing this letter. I have found a precious partner with whom I want to spend the rest of my life."

Kwak continued, "Based on our trust and love for each other, we have promised to walk our future lives together. We plan to become a warm family, serving as each other's reliable support during hard times and smiling together in joyful moments."

He added, "From the moment I took my first steps as an actor until now, I have been able to continue acting thanks to the support and help you have sent me. I will always remember that grateful heart and keep it deep within."

Finally, Kwak concluded by saying, "I will work hard to show you a more matured side of myself after building a family, as well as good projects and acting as an actor. I sincerely thank everyone who has sent warm congratulations and encouragement despite the sudden news, and I hope you always stay healthy and happy."

The couple is scheduled to hold their wedding ceremony on November 28. Kwak Si-yang, born in 1987, and Yoo Ji-ae, born in 1993, have a six-year age gap. The surprise marriage announcement, delivered without any prior dating rumors, has drawn even greater attention. Yoo Ji-ae becomes the first married member of the girl group Lovelyz.

(SBS Star News, reported by Kang Kyung-yoon)
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