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Tablo, Kang Tie Knot Behind Closed Doors

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Another star couple was produced as hip-hop group Epik High leader Tablo and actress Kang Hye-jung tied the knot on Monday.

Tablo, 29, said in his blog posting right before his wedding, ``I am happy. We'll have a nice life,'' unveiling a photo featuring him and his spouse.

The wedding ceremony took place at a wedding hall in southern Seoul behind closed doors. Hip-hop group Leessang sang a congratulatory song for the newlywed and such actors as Ahn Sung-ki, Song Kang-ho and Song Yoon-a and director Park Chan-wook were present at the ceremony. Singers such as Bobby Kim from Buga Kingz and Ha Dong-kyun attended the wedding ceremony.

His agency said the ceremony was not open to the public in consideration of safety, with only families and relatives as well as close friends attending. The couple will go on a honeymoon trip to Europe Tuesday.

Tablo and Kang, 27, have been dating since they first met at Epik High's Christmas concert last year.

The couple had planned to wed next year but Kang's pregnancy caused them to advance the wedding date.

Unlike other celebrity couples who usually keep their love stories secret, Tablo and Kang have talked about their relationship through TV shows and press interviews.

Tablo is a leading Korean hip-hop musician, rap artist, songwriter and lyricist.

Kang made her debut as a magazine model while attending high school. She gained fame through her role as ``Mido'' in ``Oldboy,'' the critically acclaimed film directed by Park Chan-wook.

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