7 Korean celebrity couples who got married after starring in K-drama together

Korean celebrity couples who got married after starring in K-drama together
Korean celebrity couples who got married after starring in K-drama together (Image via Instagram/ @yejinhand, @sysysy1102, @eugene810303)

The industry has witnessed an assortment of Korean celebrity couples who tied the knot after finishing an on-screen chemistry role with their co-stars. In the world of K-dramas, where romance often plays a pivotal role on screen, it’s not uncommon for real-life love stories to develop behind the scenes

Son Ye-jin and Hyun-bin, also known as the 'Binjin' couple, stunned their fans after revealing their decision to marry each other. On the other hand, Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki began dating on the set of Descendants Of The Sun, named as the 'Song-Song' couple. However, some couples who began their love stories on sets have ended up separating.

Note: The article reflects the author's opinion and is listed in no particular order.


Some Korean celebrity couples who started their relationships on K-drama sets

The Sportskeeda team has highlighted some Korean celebrity couples who began their relationships while working together on set and eventually tied the knot. They are:

  • Son Ye-jin and Hyun-bin
  • Kim So-Yeon and Lee Sang-woo
  • Eugene and Ki Tae-young
  • In Gyo-jin and So Yi-hyun
  • Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun
  • Park Si-eun and Jin Tae-hyun
  • Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki

1) Son Ye-Jin and Hyun-bin

Son Ye-Jin and Hyun-bin (Image via Instagram/ @hyunbin.sonyejin)
Son Ye-Jin and Hyun-bin (Image via Instagram/ @hyunbin.sonyejin)

Son Ye-Jin and Hyun-bin became one of the most celebrated couples after a couple of K-dramas working together. The fans exalted the pair in Crash Landing on You, cementing the foundation of their off-screen chemistry.

In 2020, this Korean celebrity couple revealed their relationship to the fans, leading to the marriage after two years. Recently, the couple completed two years of their marriage on May 31. Ye-Jin shared a couple of pictures and captioned it as 'Second Term'.


2) Kim So-Yeon and Lee Sang-woo

Kim So-Yeon and Lee Sang-woo (Image via Instagram/ @kimsoyeon.ssofanpage)
Kim So-Yeon and Lee Sang-woo (Image via Instagram/ @kimsoyeon.ssofanpage)

Another Korean celebrity couple, Kim So-Yeon and Lee Sang-woo revealed their love for each other on the set of Happy Together 4. The couple first met on the set of a clothing brand commercial where they showcased their on-screen chemistry in Happy Home.

In June 2017, the couple tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony. Before their wedding, the pair shared some pictures of them, making their relationship public online.

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3) Eugene and Ki Tae-young

Eugene and Ki Tae-young (Image via Instagram/ @kitaeyoung)
Eugene and Ki Tae-young (Image via Instagram/ @kitaeyoung)

Eugene and Ki-Tae-young are another Korean celebrity couple that enthralled fans with their on-screen and off-screen chemistry. The couple met in 2010, on the set of Making Relationship.

In the first four months, their interactions were limited to mere greetings. Later, it converted into a romantic relationship when Tae-young discovered Eugene's strong mindset and clean principles.

In 2011, they tied the knot and became one of the most praised couples in the South Korean entertainment industry. After three years of their marriage, they welcomed their first baby girl, Rohee, in 2014.

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4) In Gyo-jin and So Yi-hyun

In Gyo-jin and So Yi-hyun (Image via Instagram/ @ineo_gongju)
In Gyo-jin and So Yi-hyun (Image via Instagram/ @ineo_gongju)

The love story of In and So began as close friends in their high school and it converted into a marriage after sharing screen in a couple of K-dramas. In 2008, they were seen in Aeja’s Older Sister, Minja, and later in 2012, this Korean celebrity couple acted in Happy Ending.

In 2014, the couple began their married life after knowing each other for 20 years. They welcomed their first baby in 2015 and named her In Ha-Eun. In 2017, they became parents again with their second daughter.

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5) Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun

Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun (Image via Instagram/ @ahngooforreal)
Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun (Image via Instagram/ @ahngooforreal)

Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun, another coveted Korean celebrity couple, started dating each other on the set of Blood in 2015. Through their onscreen presence, they portrayed their affection for each other.

In 2016, the couple officially announced their dating story and later that year, the couple got married in an intimate wedding ceremony. However, the managing agency of the couple announced their divorce in 2019.


6) Park Si-eun and Jin Tae-hyun

Park Si-eun and Jin Tae-hyun started dating each other in 2010 while they were shooting for the SBS drama Pure Pumpkin Flower. In 2012, they announced their dating status to their fans.

After dating each other for five years, the couple decided to get married in 2015. Park Si-eun and Jin Tae-hyun showed their love and support for each other while they were going through three miscarriages.

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7) Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki

Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki became portrayed chemistry while they were shooting Descendants Of The Sun. Known as the Song-Song couple, Song Kye Kyo and Song Joong Ki became a fan-favorite Korean celebrity couple in no time.

In 2017, the couple's agency announced their marriage date. However, the agencies declared in 2019 that the couple was separating due to several differences in their personalities.


Apart from them, the Yellow Handkerchief co-stars Han Ga-in and Yeon Jung-hoon shared a long-term bond as a Korean celebrity couple. Jeon Hye-jin and Lee Chun-hee became a couple after shooting Smile in 2009.

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