K-pop star Eric to wed actress Nah Hye-mi

Eric and Nah Hye-mi / Korea Times file

By Eom Da-sol

Eric, a member of K-pop boy band Shinhwa, will marry actress Nah Hye-mi on July 1.

Eric’s agency, Shinhwa Company announced the wedding date on Facebook.

Eric, 38, said on the SNS site that the wedding would be at a church, with only a few relatives and close friends there.

“I have received a lot of support and love from my fans for 19 years as a Shinhwa member,” said Eric, whose real name is Moon Jung-hyuk.

“I will show my gratitude to my fans in a more stable way when I am married.”

Eric and Nah, 27, made their romantic relationship official in February three years after a news report suggested it.

Eric debuted as leader of the six-member band in 1998 and started an acting career in 2004.

He will perform with the band at its 19th anniversary concert on Jun. 17-18 at Seoul’s Jamsil Sports Complex.

Nah made her acting debut in the movie “Address Unknown” in 2004. She then starred in the TV sitcom drama “High Kick” on MBC in 2006.