Ma Dong-seok, Ye Jung-hwa to hold belated wedding ceremony in May

Actor Ma Dong-seok and his wife Ye Jung-hwa / Courtesy of Big Punch Entertainment

Actor Ma Dong-seok and fitness model Ye Jung-hwa will be holding a private wedding ceremony in May in Seoul, according to the actor's agency, Monday.

The couple, who have been together since 2016 and became legally married in 2021, are finally publicly celebrating their union with friends and family after postponing their wedding ceremony due to Ma's busy schedule.

Ma has expressed his affection for Ye, particularly during his acceptance speech at the 12th Beautiful Artist Awards in October 2022. The actor thanked his wife and family for their support and love, highlighting the significance of his personal life amid his bustling career.

The announcement, made by Ma's agency, Big Punch Entertainment, comes as the actor prepares for his return to the big screen with the upcoming release of "Crime City 4" on April 24.

The film, which follows the story of a massive online illegal gambling organization takedown, is highly anticipated, with Ma reprising his role as the protagonist Ma Seok-do. The film pits him against a formidable ensemble of antagonists, including a villainous former special forces mercenary, Baek Chang-ki (Kim Mu-yeol), and the genius IT CEO, Jang Dong-cheol (Lee Dong-hwi).

As Ma Dong-seok prepares for both his upcoming wedding and film premiere, fans and supporters alike look forward to celebrating his personal happiness alongside his continued success in cinema.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, was translated by generative AI and edited by staff of The Korea Times.