The Korean entertainment industry is known for its incredible talent, but it's also famous for the real-life romances that blossom within it. When the worlds of music and acting collide in relationships, it captivates fans across the globe. These couples combine the realms of the two most prominent entertainment fields, and their love stories often provide an additional layer of excitement for their fans.
Here are 10 singer-actor couples from the Korean entertainment industry who have made headlines with their love lives.
RAIN & KIM TAE HEE
One of the most iconic and beloved couples in K-pop and K-drama history, Rain and Kim Tae Hee began dating in 2012. They tied the knot in 2017 and are now proud parents of two children. They are often regarded as the epitome of a glamorous, successful relationship in the Korean entertainment industry.
EUGENE & KI TAE YOUNG
Eugene from the popular SM girl group S.E.S married her leading man from the TV series “Creating Destiny” actor Ki Tae Young in 2011. They were the first couple to feature in the reality show “Super Couple Diary,” which filmed the daily married lives of celebrity couples. Together, they have two daughters, Rohee and Lorin.
TAEYANG & MIN HYO RIN
Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin are one of the most cherished power couples in the K-entertainment industry. BIGBANG’s main vocalist first met his future wife when she was cast as the leading lady in the music video for this solo hit “1AM.” The couple tied the knot in 2018 and welcomed their first child in 2021.
GUMMY & JO JUNG SUK
One of the ideal couples in the Korean entertainment realm, soloist Gummy and acclaimed actor Jo Jung Suk, first went public with their relationship in 2013. After several years of dating, they tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2018. In 2020, they welcomed their first child, further solidifying their bond.
SOOYOUNG & JUNG KYUNG HO
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung Ho, known for his roles in hit dramas like “Prison Playbook” and “The Hospital Playlist,” are one of the most popular idol-actor couples in the industry. The couple became closer after attending the same university and church and have been dating since 2013.
IU & LEE JONG SUK
South Korea’s most beloved soloist, IU, and popular K-drama star Lee Jong Suk confirmed their relationship in 2022, revealing that their bond had blossomed from a longtime friendship into a serious relationship with heartfelt letters. Fans were thrilled by the news, as both IU and Lee Jong-suk are incredibly private about their personal lives.
LEE SEUNG GI & LEE DA IN
Lee Seung Gi, the singer, actor, and entertainer, and actress Lee Da In, known for her roles in dramas like "Alice" and "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise,” became one of the most talked-about celebrity couples after confirming their relationship in 2021. They tied the knot in 2023 and welcomed their first child in 2024.
CHOI JUNG HOON & HAN JI MIN
Choi Jung Hoon, the frontman of the Korean indie rock band Jannabi, and actress Han Ji Min, known for her roles in popular dramas like “Behind Your Touch,” “Our Blues,” and “Rooftop Prince,” made their relationship official in August 2024. The two first met through ‘The Seasons: Choi Jung Hoon’s Night Park’ last year.
AILEE & CHOI SI HUN
Ailee, the popular K-pop soloist known for her hits like "I Will Go To You Like the First Snow," and "I Will Show You," and actor-turned-businessman Choi Si-hun went public with their relationship earlier this year. On November 19, Ailee’s agency released an official statement that the couple is set to get married in April next year.
SE7EN & LEE DA HAE
Se7en, the popular soloist and former YG Entertainment artist and actress Lee Da Hae, known for her roles in dramas like "My Girl" and "IRIS 2,” began dating in 2015 and officially confirmed their relationship in 2016. They married in a private ceremony on May 6, 2023, at Hotel Shilla in Seoul after 8 years of dating.
From long-term marriages to newly bloomed romances, these 10 singer-actor couples are just a few examples of the love that thrives in the industry.