Actress Moon Geun-young thanks fans for wedding congratulations
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Moon Geun-young expressed gratitude to fans for congratulating her on her recent secret marriage to actor Kwak Jung-wook.
- The couple kept their relationship and marriage private, with only close acquaintances unaware of their romance.
- Moon Geun-young, who continues her acting career, thanked fans for their support and promised to live happily.
South Korean actress Moon Geun-young has shared her heartfelt emotions following the news of her secret marriage to actor Kwak Jung-wook. The beloved star, often referred to as the 'nation's little sister,' expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of congratulations from her fans.
"I was so touched by all the congratulations," Moon wrote on her social media account. "It was a time when I deeply felt how much love I am receiving. Thank you so, so much for congratulating and supporting me. I will live even more beautifully and well, as much as you congratulate me. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart."
The marriage was revealed exclusively by News1, detailing that Moon and Kwak, who had been dating for a long time, had a very private wedding ceremony. The couple managed to keep their relationship a secret even from their closest acquaintances, quietly supporting each other's careers. The wedding itself was a simple gathering with only family members present, and the news was not shared with a wider circle.
Kwak Jung-wook, who is seven years older than Moon, is a seasoned musical and theater actor who debuted in 2007. He has also collaborated with Moon in her creative collective, 'Bachi,' where she served as director. Despite the newfound marital status, Moon Geun-young remains active in her career, with her husband's support. She recently appeared on stage in the play 'Orphans' and on the tvN show 'You Quiz on the Block.' She has also completed filming for director Yeon Sang-ho's new project 'Yeto' and joined the SBS audition program 'Our Ballad 2.'
I was so touched by all the congratulations. It was a time when I deeply felt how much love I am receiving. Thank you so, so much for congratulating and supporting me. I will live even more beautifully and well, as much as you congratulate me. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.