Comedian Nam Chang Hee's wife has been confirmed as former actress Yoon Young Kyung, drawing attention.
Nam Chang Hee's wife is actress Yoon Young Kyung, who previously drew attention on MBC's Infinite Challenge as the "Han River Police IU." Until now, Nam Chang Hee's spouse had been reported as a non-celebrity nine years his junior. On the 23rd, Nam Chang Hee's agency TN Entertainment told OSEN, "Nam Chang Hee's wife is indeed former actress Yoon Young Kyung. She is currently working as an office worker."
Yoon Young Kyung appeared on the 2014 Infinite Challenge special "Hong Chul, let's get married," drawing attention for her pure looks resembling singer IU and earning the nickname "Han River Police IU."
She graduated from Dongduk Women's University's department of broadcasting and entertainment. She drew attention for her elegant image since her school days. In 2013 she became known after winning the top prize at the 83rd National Chunhyang Selection Contest. She debuted in 2014 with the film Ode to My Father. Since then she has built a filmography appearing in the dramas Hwa‑jeong, Ms. Temper & Nam Jung‑Gi, The Most Perfect Confession Con Artists, and the film Hot Blood.
She is currently a civil servant. She works as an Assistant Deputy Director in the public relations department at Dongdaemun District Office and is known to be active on the YouTube channel Dongdaemun District Office The original.
Broadcaster Park Myung Soo on the 23rd recounted anecdotes from Nam Chang Hee's wedding on KBS Cool FM's Park Myung Soo's Radio Show, saying "everyone was surprised because the sister‑in‑law was so beautiful," which added to the buzz.
Meanwhile, Nam Chang Hee held his wedding on the 22nd at the Shilla Hotel Dynasty Hall in Jung‑gu, Seoul. He tied the knot about a year and a half after publicly revealing their relationship in July 2024.
Yoon Young Kyung, remembered by the public as the "Han River Police IU," has now announced a new start as Nam Chang Hee's wife.
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