Choi Jun-hee, daughter of the late actress Choi Jin-sil and a well-known influencer, has personally addressed the news of her upcoming marriage.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Choi shared, "Hello, this is Jun-hee! I had hoped to share this news at my own pace and in the most beautiful way possible." She continued, "However, it was revealed through articles without my consent or fact-checking, haha...!"
Choi expressed her disappointment, saying, "The articles got the duration of our relationship wrong and made it seem like I gave an exclusive interview. Honestly, it was upsetting." She added, "I didn't want my once-in-a-lifetime marriage announcement to be like this. But since many people already know, I want to say it properly myself: Yes, I'm getting married!"
Reflecting on her past, Choi said, "Family has always been a difficult word for me. After a gloomy childhood, I longed to create a warm haven of my own." She continued, "Now, I aim to live a stronger and warmer life, not just as someone's daughter, but as a wife and as part of a new family I will build."
Choi mentioned, "My fiancé is a non-celebrity, so I'm cautious." She requested, "Please refrain from spreading unverified stories or speculations. This is a precious part of life for both of us."
She assured her followers, "I will share the wedding preparations and stories in my own way when I'm ready. Thank you to everyone who has sent warm blessings and support despite the sudden news." Choi concluded, "Though my heart wavered for a moment, I chose love and decided to be happy. I will nurture my future warmly. Thank you to all my friends and supporters for always being by my side."
Choi also acknowledged, "I know there are many good journalists out there, which makes this more disappointing. Seeing the most precious moments of someone's life consumed by unverified and sensational content seemed harsh and greedy. I believe a person's life is more important than view counts."
She added, "I hope no one in my family gets hurt or affected by my marriage. Please ensure accurate fact-checking before publishing articles. My marriage is not sensational content; it's my life."
In the accompanying photo, Choi Jun-hee is seen in a wedding dress, smiling brightly while seated. She holds a white bouquet, and her fiancé, dressed in a black suit, appears to be helping her with her shoes. The scene is adorned with white floral decorations.
Fans commented, "Such a beautiful couple," "Always supporting you," "So pretty," "Fighting," "Feels like a longtime friend or daughter," and "Hope you always stay happy."
Recent reports indicate that Choi Jun-hee, born in 2003, will marry a non-celebrity office worker 11 years her senior on May 16 at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. The couple has reportedly been dating for about five years. However, some online communities and social media users have raised concerns about the timeline of their relationship overlapping with Choi's minor years.
The groom-to-be is known to have supported Choi during her struggles with lupus, weight gain, and malicious comments. Choi's weight increased to 96kg due to steroid side effects, but she later lost weight to the 40kg range, inspired by a body profile shoot. She is currently active as a beauty influencer and model, recently expanding her career by walking the runway at the '2026 Seoul Fashion Week.'
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr