Koo Kyo Hwan and Lee Ok Seop Reportedly Married in 2022

Actor Koo Kyo Hwan and director Lee Ok Seop have reportedly been legally married since 2022, a fact that has recently come to light and garnered significant attention. The couple, who have been publicly dating since 2013, chose not to hold a wedding ceremony, instead committing to each other as closest colleagues and family. Their agency, Namoo Actors, has officially confirmed this.

The two are alumni of the Seoul Institute of the Arts and began their romantic relationship in 2013 while working on the short film '4th Grade Bokeongi'. Since then, they have continued to collaborate as creative partners on numerous features and short films, including 'Film of the Day', 'Love Docu', and 'Maggie'. They also operate a joint creative brand called '2X9HD', showcasing short films and vlogs on their YouTube channel, where '2' represents Lee Ok Seop and '9' represents Koo Kyo Hwan.

Bloggers emphasize that Koo Kyo Hwan and Lee Ok Seop's relationship extends beyond romance, highlighting their deep creative partnership. They are deeply involved in each other's work; for instance, Koo Kyo Hwan participated in director Lee Ok Seop's film 'Maggie' not only as an actor but also in scriptwriting, producing, and editing. Bloggers cite Koo Kyo Hwan's interview, where he mentioned their shared 'points of awkwardness' as a secret to their lasting relationship, positively viewing their unconventional and mutually respectful bond.