After a 10-year relationship, actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Mina are tying the knot, and their wedding, now imminent, has been making headlines day after day. From hand-drawn invitations to roles of close friends, plus updates from Kim Woo-bin's social media, the celebratory mood is heating up.
Kim Woo-bin and Shin Mina will hold a private wedding today, Dec. 20, at a hotel in Seoul, inviting only family and close acquaintances. Agency AM Entertainment said the couple announced their marriage, saying, "Based on the deep trust built over a long time, they promised to share each other's lives."
Before the announcement, Kim Woo-bin posted a handwritten letter on his fan cafe, saying, "I will form a family with the person who has been with me for a long time and now try to walk the same path," and personally expressed his feelings about the marriage.
The two met on a 2015 commercial shoot and began dating publicly, becoming one of the entertainment industry's longest-lasting couples, continuing their love for more than 10 years. In particular, Shin Mina is said to have stayed by Kim Woo-bin's side during his battle after being diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017, building deep trust, which has drawn even more congratulations.
Recently, Shin Mina's hairstylist stirred attention again by posting the couple's invitation on social media. The revealed invitation was a handmade drawing invitation featuring a picture Shin Mina drew herself and Kim Woo-bin's handwriting, with the phrase "picture Shin Mina, writing Kim Woo-bin," prompting reactions that the soon-to-be-weds' sensibilities were reflected as is. Fans responded enthusiastically, saying, "A couple that even matches in sensibility," and, "Even the invitation feels like a movie."
The wedding emcee will be actor Lee Kwang-soo, a close friend of Kim Woo-bin. Lee Kwang-soo's agency, King Kong by Starship, officially stated, "Lee Kwang-soo will emcee the wedding of actors Kim Woo-bin and Shin Mina." Having maintained a connection since their modeling days and shown special friendship through the variety show Kongkongpangpang, expectations are high for Lee Kwang-soo's lively hosting.
On the other hand, EXO member Doh Kyung Soo, another close friend of Kim Woo-bin, ultimately could not perform the congratulatory song. Doh Kyung Soo has to appear on stage as EXO for the 2025 Melon Music Awards (MMA) on the wedding day, making attendance difficult due to scheduling. In an interview he expressed regret, saying, "My heart hurts so much, but I think work comes first," and, "I know Even Woo-bin hyung can't help it." The revelation that he had originally promised to sing added to fans' disappointment.
Meanwhile, Kim Woo-bin recently posted consecutive photos on his personal social media of gifts and bouquets he received from various brands, making it feel real that "the wedding is imminent." Fans rejoiced with the photos filled with stacked gifts and congratulatory messages, commenting, "Is it okay to show this much?" and, "Happiness overflows beyond the screen."
Because the ceremony is private, many fans expressed regret. Comments on Kim Woo-bin's social media posts include, "Show at least one scene," "Can't you live-stream it?" and "I want to congratulate you even from afar," conveying fans' desire to celebrate the couple's marriage together.
From hand-drawn invitations to a close friend as emcee and gift confirmations. Although the private wedding is being held quietly, the fruit of Kim Woo-bin and Shin Mina's 10 years of love is writing another "romance ending" amid many people's blessings.<
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