According to Allkpop, the Korean entertainment industry is famous for its incredible talent, but it is also famous for its “dreamy” real-life love affairs between celebrities. Especially the love between singers and actors.
Korean showbiz has many couples, dating couples who are singers and actors who attract attention.
Rain - Kim Tae Hee
One of the most iconic and beloved couples in K-pop and K-drama history is Bi Rain and Kim Tae Hee. They started dating in 2012 and got married in 2017. They are now parents to two children.
Bi Rain and Kim Tae Hee are often considered the model of a celebrity relationship in the Korean entertainment industry.
Taeyang - Min Hyo Rin
Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin are also one of the beloved power couples in Korean showbiz.
The main vocalist of legendary boy band Big Bang first met his future wife when she was cast as the female lead in the music video for his solo hit "1AM."
The couple married in 2018 and welcomed their first child in 2021.
Gummy - Jo Jung Suk
Another ideal couple in the Korean entertainment industry is singer Gummy and famous actor Jo Jung Suk.
They first went public with their relationship in 2013. After years of dating, they got married in a private ceremony in 2018. In 2020, they welcomed their first child.
Se7en - Lee Da Hae
Se7en, a popular solo artist, and former YG Entertainment artist and actress Lee Da Hae, known for her roles in dramas such as "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 the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, after eight years of dating.
Lee Seung Gi - Lee Da In
Lee Seung Gi is a famous singer, actor and entertainer. While his wife is an actress - Lee Da In, she is known for her roles in TV series such as "Alice", "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise"...
They became one of the most talked-about celebrity couples after confirming their relationship in 2021. They got married in 2023 and welcomed their first child in 2024.
However, Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In have been embroiled in many controversies due to Lee Da In's family scandals.
Sooyoung - Jung Kyung Ho
Sooyoung of the popular Gen 2 girl group Girls' Generation (SNSD) and actor Jung Kyung Ho - famous for his roles in many hit TV series such as "Prison Playbook", "The Hospital Playlist"... are one of the most famous idol - actor couples in the Korean entertainment industry.
The couple became closer after studying at the same university and have been dating since 2013.
IU - Lee Jong Suk
South Korea's most famous solo singer IU and popular TV star Lee Jong Suk confirmed their relationship on the last day of 2022, after news agency Dispatch released evidence of the two vacationing together during the Christmas holiday.
They developed from a long-time friendship into a couple. However, after going public with their relationship, both IU and Lee Jong Suk have been very private about their personal lives. There have even been many rumors that the couple has broken up.
