Soccer player Ki Sung Yong opened up about his quick engagement with actress Han Hye Jin, coming only 4 months after they started dating, and also denied the rumors of a shotgun wedding.

Ki Sung Yong took to his Facebook to post,

Honestly, I started thinking about marriage when I first met Han Hye Jin. That is why I was even more careful, and because all of the tough circumstances we faced, Han Hye Jin also pondered a lot about this.

Whatever the case, we are people who receive interest from the public, and due to our environment and occupation, it was honestly even more difficult to overcome everything. I should have been even more caring and protected Hye Jin more, as she is an actress.

There was no other reason for writing our initials on my soccer cleats before the dating rumors broke out other than that I love her so much and I wanted to keep that feeling when I play soccer. So without thinking, I expressed it on my soccer shoes, which are very important to me. That also received attention and became an issue. So I was very sorry at the thought that I didn't protect her well.

I think she is a good person who always supports me, prays for me, and who I can depend on as we live our lives together. I thought it attractive the way she works hard as an actress, and does her best in every work assigned to her.

It is definitely not a shotgun wedding like many have misunderstood. I, myself, would also like to see a little Ki soon.

I am always thankful to everyone who has supported me. I will also work hard to show a good side of myself with a more mature image on the field. I am experiencing the happiest moment of my life right now and I don't think there can be a happier moment for me than this. So, I will try to live to the fullest each day with even more determination."