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Korean Singer Lee Seung-yoon Announces Surprise Marriage
On the 6th, Lee Seung-yoon shared a heartfelt handwritten letter revealing, "I will be getting married on a day in March," mentioning his partner whom he met nine years ago.
He described his partner as someone who has been with him through "many things over the past nine years, sometimes enduring overwhelming helplessness, sometimes sharing small joys, sometimes facing huge waves, and sometimes dreaming big dreams together." He added, "In the picture of the distant future that I can draw, she is the person standing there."
Lee continued, "I intend to keep the vague promise I made with one person nine years ago, a promise I once tried to keep while hiding my helplessness, with gratitude." He expressed his intention to "live quietly and beautifully as we have done so far."
Lee Seung-yoon's agency, Marumo, also confirmed the news, stating, "Lee Seung-yoon will be getting married this March. The bride-to-be is an ordinary office worker who has been a source of strength for Lee for a long time." They added, "The couple's first step as a married couple will be a simple family ceremony. As it will be held privately, we ask for your understanding that we cannot disclose specific details."
Lee Seung-yoon debuted in 2011 through the MBC College Music Festival and gained fame by winning JTBC's 'Sing Again - Unknown Singer' in 2020 as contestant number 30.
Full Text of Lee Seung-yoon's Marriage Announcement Letter
Hello, this is Lee Seung-yoon.
March feels like playing hide and seek with the seasons.
Even if you hide well, it's a time when you can't ignore the spring peeking through.
On one of those days in March, when seasons overlap, I will be getting married.
Knowing this might be sudden news,
I wanted to tell you first, directly, so I picked up my pen.
I met someone nine years ago.
During that time, many things happened,
sometimes overwhelming helplessness, sometimes small happiness,
sometimes huge waves, sometimes excessive dreams.
She is someone who has cried, laughed, and supported me through it all.
In the picture of the distant future that I can draw,
she is the person standing there.
We promised to skate before the ice melts,
to play in the rain before the monsoon ends.
We made those promises willingly during tough times.
At some point in life,
when I was about to give up on music, I met you.
You breathed life into the corners of my worn-out music career,
and thanks to your support, I am still living as a musician.
Moreover, I live as a musician with solid pride and tangible fulfillment,
having 'achieved' and 'written' things.
The stories of melting ice to sprout,
and clearing the monsoon to pour sunlight,
would not exist without you.
This is not an exaggeration but the truth and my sincere feeling.
I intend to keep the vague promise I made with one person nine years ago,
a promise I once tried to keep while hiding my helplessness,
with gratitude.
I will continue to live quietly and beautifully as we have done so far.
And as I have done so far, I will make music loudly and joyfully with all my might.
Thank you once again for being my pride, fulfillment, and reason.
I look forward to the moments we will create together,
the spaces we will fill,
the stories we will write,
and the songs we will complete.
I will end my letter here.
Thank you for reading this long letter.
Sincerely, Lee Seung-yoon.
Official Statement from Lee Seung-yoon's Agency
Hello, this is Marumo.
We are pleased to share joyful news about our artist.
Our artist Lee Seung-yoon will be getting married this March.
The bride-to-be is an ordinary office worker who has been a source of strength for Lee for a long time.
The couple's first step as a married couple will be a simple family ceremony,
and as it will be held privately, we ask for your understanding that we cannot disclose specific details.
We hope you will bless the couple's future with warm hearts,
and we kindly ask you to refrain from speculating about their personal lives to protect their privacy.
We thank everyone who has supported singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon, who has been diligently active as a musician for a long time.
Marumo will continue to do our best to ensure that the artist and his music shine even more in future activities.
Thank you.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
