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'Heo Nam-jun's Aunt' Baek Eun-hye Announces Surprise Marriage To 10-Years-Younger Lee Jun-woo

Baek Eun-hye ties the knot with younger actor Lee Jun-woo

Drama, Musical, Baek Eun-hye, Lee Jun-woo, Marriage, Brave New World, The Brothers Karamazov

As the drama she stars in surges in popularity, actress Baek Eun-hye has shared another piece of happy news.

On the 5th, musical actor Lee Jun-woo posted a handwritten letter and a photo taken with Baek Eun-hye on his Instagram.

Born in 1986, Baek Eun-hye and, born in 1996, Lee Jun-woo have a 10-year age difference, drawing buzz. Baek debuted in 2007 with the musical The Lower Depths and has since earned love through numerous musicals, plays, and dramas. In particular, she is currently appearing in the SBS drama Brave New World as Heo Nam-jun's aunt, making a splash in every episode.

Lee Jun-woo, a former figure skater turned actor, debuted in 2021 with the musical La Révolution and has built his resume through various projects. He was discharged from service this April and is currently appearing in the musical The Brothers Karamazov.

The two met while co-starring in the 2023 musical Agatha and decided to marry, grounded in mutual trust and love. Lee shared, "I have news I want to deliver personally to those who always cheer me on and stay by my side. I've found someone precious who looks in the same direction and will walk with me. I've made a promise to spend the rest of my life with that person."

He added, "From my days as an athlete to now as a musical actor, I could become who I am today thanks to your love and support. That's why I wanted to share this happy news with you all," and continued, "I will do my best both on stage and at home. I would be grateful for your blessings."

Fans who heard the news reacted passionately, saying things like "She snagged a younger man" and "They're so beautiful together."

Amid warm congratulations from many fans and colleagues, attention is now on the couple's next chapter as they begin a new life together.