Korean TV Personality Ha Ji-hye Ties the Knot with Younger Partner in Star-Studded Ceremony

Korean TV personality and e-commerce instructor Ha Ji-hye is set to marry her younger partner.

On October 22, at 2 PM, Ha Ji-hye will wed her fiancé, who is six years her junior, in a ceremony held in Gangnam, Seoul.

The wedding will be hosted by Kim Tae-kyun of Cultwo, with musical performances by Ha Ji-hye's younger brother, singer Ha Dong-geun, Ulala Session, and broadcaster Park Seul-gi. Additionally, broadcaster Park Kyung-lim, known as Ha Ji-hye's role model, and Titan Company CEO Oh Yoon-rok will deliver congratulatory speeches.

The event will also feature congratulatory video messages from over 50 celebrities, including 'Star Instructor' Jung Seung-je, singers Young Tak, Lee Chan-won, Jeong Dong-won, Na Sang-do, Ahn Sung-hoon, Park Ji-hyun, and Park Seo-jin.

Ha Ji-hye gained fame as 'Bbo-mi Sister' on the children's program MBC 'Bbo Bbo Bbo' and as a reporter on 'Hometown is Good.' She has been beloved as the 'number one prospective daughter-in-law' among village leaders and elders. Currently, she is a leading e-commerce instructor, helping small business owners and young entrepreneurs expand their markets through practical online sales lectures. Her contributions have earned her awards such as the Seoul Mayor's Award, the Chungcheongnam-do Governor's Award, and a commendation from a National Assembly member.

Her fiancé is a director at an educational platform company. The couple grew close while preparing e-commerce lectures together, which blossomed into love. Ha Ji-hye expressed, “When I'm with him, I feel most like myself. I am confident that I can share all seasons of my life with this person,” explaining her decision to marry.

She added, “This wedding is not just a ceremony but a party with loved ones. I want to create a 'happy land' filled with laughter alongside my bright and positive husband. I sincerely thank everyone for their precious congratulations and promise to repay with warmth.”

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter, wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr