Actors Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun, who announced a lightning-fast marriage after just 5 months of dating, have been revealed to be expecting a child.
Representatives for Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun released an official statement on the 6th, stating, “While preparing for marriage after deciding to tie the knot and receiving approval from both families, we recently learned of the pregnancy.”
They added, “Currently, both actors and their families are preparing to welcome the new life with joyful hearts.” They also noted, “However, as details such as the expected due date are personal matters, it is difficult to share specific details.”
Finally, they concluded, “We sincerely thank everyone who has sent warm congratulations and support to actors Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun.”
Earlier that morning, the couple announced their wedding, stating, “We will hold a wedding ceremony at a location in Seoul on November 14th. The wedding will be held privately with only family members and close acquaintances in attendance.”
The two first met through Lee Yu-jin’s directorial debut film, ‘If You See the Road, Cast It!’. During the preparation process, Lee Yu-jin fell in love with Cha Kyung-eun at first sight, and Cha Kyung-eun also reportedly felt a mutual attraction.
Lee Yu-jin’s side explained, “While working on the project together, we naturally grew closer and built trust. After finishing filming, Lee Yu-jin confessed his sincere feelings first and actively pursued her. Cha Kyung-eun responded positively, and we began dating seriously with marriage in mind last June.” They added, “Based on deep trust and certainty in each other, we decided to marry and received blessings from both families.”
As there had been no prior dating reports for Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun, their surprise marriage announcement drew significant attention. Furthermore, having officially started dating in June and announcing their marriage just 5 months later, they are experiencing double the joy with a second-generation pregnancy.
Lee Yu-jin’s agency stated, “We ask for your warm blessings for Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun as they face a new beginning, and we kindly ask for your continued interest and support in their future endeavors.”
Below is the full text of the official statement regarding the marriage and pregnancy of Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun.
Hello.
We are sharing the marriage news of actor and director Lee Yu-jin.
Lee Yu-jin will hold his wedding ceremony with actress Cha Kyung-eun at a location in Seoul on November 14th.
The two first met through Lee Yu-jin’s first directorial work, ‘If You See the Road, Cast It!’.
During the preparation process, they developed feelings for each other, and after finishing filming in June, they began a formal relationship with marriage in mind.
Following this, based on deep trust and certainty in one another, they decided to get married and received permission from both families.
The wedding will be held privately, attended only by family and close acquaintances.
We ask for your generous understanding that specific details, such as the exact location, are not being disclosed out of consideration for the families and guests.
Even after marriage, Lee Yu-jin plans to continue his activities as an actor and director, and Cha Kyung-eun as an actress, each in their respective fields.
We ask you to send warm blessings to Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun as they embark on their new journey, along with your continued interest and support. Thank you.
Hello.
While preparing for marriage with the permission of both families after deciding to tie the knot, actors Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun recently learned of their pregnancy.
Currently, both actors and their respective families are joyfully preparing to welcome the new life.
However, since details such as the expected due date are personal matters, we ask for your understanding that we cannot share more specific details.
We sincerely thank you for the warm congratulations and support sent to actors Lee Yu-jin and Cha Kyung-eun.
