In a twist that left fans stunned and amused, renowned choreographers Lia Kim and Choi Young Jun took the internet by storm on January 3rd after posting a series of seemingly authentic wedding photos on their social media accounts. The caption “2026.1.24” and their poised, elegant looks—Lia in a pristine white dress and veil, Choi in a sharp tuxedo—quickly sparked wedding rumors, with fans and fellow celebrities flooding the comment sections in disbelief.
“엥??” (Eh??) exclaimed SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi, while soloist Choi Yena asked, “진짜!!??” (Really!!??) —echoing the confusion of thousands. With no official clarification immediately following, speculation brewed overnight.
But on January 4th, just a day later, the dynamic duo revealed the truth in a lighthearted video. Standing side by side in their wedding attire, they declared:
“Yes, we got married… to dance!”
Lia Kim added playfully, “After a long courtship, we finally married dance.”
Choi Young Jun chimed in, “Please join us in celebrating our love for choreography.”
The mock wedding announcement turned out to be a promotional stunt for the upcoming 2025 Koreo Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the Korean choreography and dance industry. The wedding concept was chosen as a creative and humorous way to announce their roles as co-hosts of the event, which will be held on January 24, 2026, at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul.
The pair emphasized they are close friends, not romantic partners, but acknowledged the convincing nature of their photos.
“We’re not actually getting married. But yeah… it did look like it,” they admitted with a laugh.
The Koreo Awards recognize excellence in choreography and aim to promote the growing influence of Korea’s dance scene globally. With Lia Kim and Choi Young Jun at the helm, fans can expect a stylish and celebratory evening, where dance truly takes center stage.
Lia Kim is one of South Korea’s most renowned choreographers and the co-founder and artistic director of 1MILLION Dance Studio, a world-famous dance hub known for its viral choreography videos. Celebrated for her innovative and expressive style, she has worked with top K-pop artists including Sunmi, TWICE, and MAMAMOO.
Choi Young Jun is a veteran choreographer and performance director widely recognized for his appearances on hit shows like Produce 101 and Street Man Fighter. He has choreographed and trained many leading K-pop acts such as EXO, SEVENTEEN, and Wanna One, earning praise for his dynamic and impactful stage direction.
Sources: Daum