Lee Seung-gi, Da-in Lee, and the fourth generation of chaebols also chose the ‘luxury wedding’

“Do you see anyone getting married here?”

April 7, 2023, when flower buds bloomed in the warm sunlight. This is a question posed by a passerby to reporters gathered in small groups in front of the InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

In the heated interview atmosphere, there are even dozens of bodyguards that seem to number at first glance. To passers-by, it seemed like an ‘unusual’ wedding.

Singer Lee Seung-gi and actor Lee Da-in will tie the knot at the Parnas Grand Ballroom in Seoul at 6 p.m. on this day. The wedding will be held privately, with only family, friends, and acquaintances of both parties invited. Seoul Parnas is known to be the king of ‘luxury weddings’.

It is a large ceremony hall with a capacity of 1,494 people. The bride's waiting room is also equipped with a powder room and bathroom, and offers a panoramic view of Gangnam Teheran Road.

Seoul Parnas was crowded with tourists and citizens in the morning. At around 3pm before the wedding started, the atmosphere at the scene changed. The staff members were busy greeting the guests and decorating the interior of the ceremony hall.

Dozens of security guards also moved quickly. Parnas in Seoul is also famous as the location where the fourth generation of the Kolon family, Kyu-ho Lee, vice president of the automobile division of Kolon Global, held their wedding. As it is a wedding venue chosen by conglomerates, it has thorough security.

As expected from Lee Seung-gi's wedding, many celebrities attended. Broadcaster Lee Jeong-seop, Hanbok designer Park Sool-nyeo, SBS announcer Jo Jung-sik, and veteran actors Kim Yong-gun, Park Jeong-soo, and Han Hyo-joo came early to congratulate the guests.

Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in's wedding is decorated with the first part being the main ceremony and the second part being the after-party. Part 1 will be hosted by Yoo Jae-seok. The congratulatory song was given by singer Lee Jeok, the second part was hosted by broadcaster Lee Soo-geun, and the ceremony was overseen by Son Ji-chang.

Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in officially acknowledged their relationship in May 2021. Lee Seung-gi announced the news of his marriage in February, saying, "I have decided to spend the rest of my life with Lee Da-in, whom I love, as a couple rather than a lover. Lee Da-in has a warm heart and a lot of love, and is someone I want to keep by my side forever." announced.

Lee Da-in is an actress who appeared in the dramas 'Come and Hug Me', 'Doctor Prisoner', and 'Alice'. Her mother is actress Gyeon Mi-ri and her older sister is actress Lee Yu-bi.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr