“The Penthouse" Star Uhm Ki Joon announces upcoming nuptials
Uhm Ki Joon thanks fans through a handwritten letter.
South Korean actor Uhm Ki Joon, known for his roles in "The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection" and "The Penthouse" series, is set to marry in December 2024. The news was confirmed by Uhm's agency, Your Entertainment, on May 13, 2024.
According to reports, Uhm's fiancee is a non-celebrity, and the couple plans to hold a private wedding ceremony with close family, relatives, and friends.
Uhm also shared a handwritten letter on his Instagram account, expressing gratitude to his fans and revealing the news.
"Hello, this is Uhm Ki Joon," the letter begins. "It feels like 2024 has just begun, but now we are at the end of spring and the beginning of summer. I hope everyone is staying healthy."
Uhm continued, acknowledging his long career and expressing appreciation for his fan club, JEKYLLI: "The reason I have been able to hold my position as an actor for such a long time is all thanks to JEKYLLI. I am always grateful for your unwavering love."
He went on to apologize for not expressing his feelings more openly to his fans and thanked them for their recent support: "I feel sorry that I have only been receiving your love as I am clumsy about expressing my feelings. Recently, seeing how happy and joyful you all were when we met for the first time in a while gave me so much strength, and it was a grateful time for me."
The letter then reveals the news of his upcoming marriage: "The reason I am writing this letter is that there is news I want to share with JEKYLLI first. I thought finding a lifelong partner was something that wouldn't happen for me. However, I have met someone who is warm-hearted and considerate, and I plan to start a new life by getting married to this person. I am worried at the thought of how surprised JEKYLLI might be upon hearing this sudden news."
Uhm concluded the letter by reiterating his appreciation for his fans: "My dear JEKYLLI! I will never forget your support and love for me, and I will continue to do my best to repay your love. Thank you."
Uhm Ki Joon, born in 1976, has had a successful career in both theater and film. He made his acting debut in the play "Richard III" in 1995.
Since then, Joon has appeared in numerous projects, including the dramas "Ghost," "Defendant," "Heart Surgeons," and the "Penthouse" series, as well as the films "Man of Vendetta" and "Killer Toon."
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