Kim Taehyun of the band DickPunks and Choi Hyun-seok's daughter, actress and model Choi Yeon-su, overcame a 12-year age difference and got married today.
Choi Yeon-su surprised fans by releasing a pre-ceremony video on her YouTube channel on the afternoon of the 21st, announcing that she was having her wedding today.
Choi Yeon-su said, "Everyone, I'm getting married today! I wanted to invite my fans, but the circumstances didn't allow it, I'm sorry. Because there are people who have been waiting, I'm uploading the pre-ceremony video to match the ceremony start time. Thank you for your support and I will live beautifully," she said, sharing her feelings about the wedding.
The released video drew attention with photos full of memories of Kim Taehyun and Choi Yeon-su and affectionate messages they sent to each other. Kim Taehyun said, "To my beloved Yeon-su. I never imagined that you, who simply liked my songs, and I would meet like this for so long and so deeply. We really took a long way back. I and you both know so well how much we tried to protect each other, how much we cried and laughed and endured. Even so, when I think of you who tirelessly tried to protect each other, I am always grateful," he said.
He added, "Today, the 2,000th day since we met, we are getting married. Today is the day we become one under the name of love, now that our lives belong to each other. I'm so glad you're at the end of this road. The paths we've walked together were small miracles that seeped into ordinary days. Gathering those miracles, I want to walk all the days ahead with you. All my days will be for you. From the person who will be your eternal song."
Choi Yeon-su said, "To my beloved Taehyun. Finally this day has come. Thinking of you who quietly protected me through many obstacles and hard times from the day we first met until now makes my heart swell. Thank you for staying by my side without wavering during that long time," and added, "Middle schooler Choi Yeon-su, who was happy listening to your music, can now be happy by your side for life. From now on, I will be Kim Taehyun's closest fan who supports you by his side. I hope all our days will be filled with songs of love. Let's get married now," she said.
Kim Taehyun was born in 1987 and Choi Yeon-su was born in 1999, making them 12 years apart. When dating rumors surfaced in November last year, they acknowledged their relationship, saying they were dating with marriage in mind, drawing attention. Especially since Choi Yeon-su had repeatedly revealed on social media that she was a fan of DickPunks in the past, the couple's special connection of progressing from fan to lover attracted even more interest.
In July, after four years of dating, the two personally announced in September that they would marry and released wedding photos, receiving many congratulations. Since then, Choi Yeon-su has also shared the wedding preparation process on social media.
While answering fans' questions through a Q&A, one fan confessed, "When you asked for permission to marry, did both parents oppose it? I'm dating with marriage in mind with a 9-year age gap and my parents oppose it," and Choi Yeon-su candidly replied, "I was in the same situation. A month before the wedding, the thought is to let them know how good the other person is. Actually, we also know why parents oppose it, right? Honestly, if I were a parent I'd oppose too. You know?"
Meanwhile, Kim Taehyun debuted with DickPunks in 2010 and gained recognition after finishing as the runner-up on Mnet's "Superstar K4" in 2012. Since then, he has sung youth sensibilities in songs such as "VIVA Youth," "Let's Play at the Han River," and "Goodbye, Girlfriend," maintaining steady popularity.
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