The glamorous wedding of Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah on December 20 was already being dubbed the “wedding of the century” — but a heartwarming and rare moment stole the spotlight amid the A-list guest list.
Held at the luxurious The Shilla Hotel in Seoul, the private ceremony gathered Korean entertainment’s top stars including V (BTS), Lee Byung Hun, Lee Kwang Soo, Nam Joo Hyuk, and Gong Hyo Jin. Yet among the dazzle, one guest stood out in a unique and unforgettable way.
Actress Lee Yoo Young, 36, appeared at the ceremony holding her infant child, drawing warm reactions from both guests and fans online. Despite the crowd and flashing cameras, the baby remained calm, adding a refreshing, personal touch to the otherwise star-studded occasion. The touching sight of a mother and child attending such a grand event has since gone viral, symbolizing love in its purest form.
This rare public appearance also sparked emotional recollection of Lee Yoo Young’s journey. Years ago, she was in a high-profile relationship with the late actor Kim Joo Hyuk, known for Reply 1988. The couple had even planned to wed in 2017, but tragedy struck when Kim passed away suddenly in a car accident at age 45. Lee Yoo Young was deeply affected, to the point of halting her filming schedule, and the image of her grieving at his funeral moved the nation.
Seven years later, Lee has found happiness again — this time with a non-celebrity husband she met through mutual friends in 2023. Their love blossomed quietly and matured into a marriage, with the couple welcoming their first child in September 2024 and tying the knot in September 2025.
Once a rising star recognized for her breakout role in Late Spring, which earned her Best Actress at the 2014 Milan International Film Festival, Lee Yoo Young has continued to captivate audiences with projects like Tunnel, Diva, and Yourself and Yours. But it is her real-life resilience and newfound joy that have made her recent wedding appearance all the more moving.
Now a mother, wife, and seasoned actress, Lee Yoo Young’s story of overcoming loss and embracing new beginnings was a shining emotional highlight at what was otherwise a glittering celebrity affair.