Koo Kyo-hwan's Marriage to Director Lee Ok-seop Revealed Four Years After Filing, Amidst 'Once We Were Us' Chemistry with Moon Ga-young

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan, currently gaining attention for his on-screen chemistry with Moon Ga-young in the film 'Once We Were Us,' has surprised many with the revelation that he legally married director Lee Ok-seop four years ago, in 2022. This news has become a hot topic, as his real-life spouse is different from his on-screen romantic partner.

Koo Kyo-hwan and director Lee Ok-seop, alumni of Seoul Institute of the Arts, began their relationship after working together on the 2013 short film 'Bokyung in 4th Grade.' They collaborated on several projects, including 'Love Docu,' 'Three,' and 'Maggie,' and publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2020 after nearly nine years of dating. Their agency, Namoo Actors, stated that the couple, who are each other's closest colleagues and family, do not plan to hold a wedding ceremony.

The announcement has generated considerable buzz online, with many congratulating the long-term couple on their union while also expressing surprise at the four-year secrecy surrounding their marriage. Past interactions, such as director Lee Ok-seop's awkward response when asked about marriage by Jang Hang-jun on a broadcast, are now being re-evaluated in light of this belated revelation.