{
  "id": 5466901,
  "title": "Kwak Si-yang, Yoo Ji-ae share handwritten letters after announcing marriage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/kwak-si-yang-yoo-ji-ae-share-handwritten-letters-after-announcing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T02:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260904/kwak-si-yang-yoo-ji-ae-share-handwritten-letters-after-announcing-marriage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Yoo Ji-ae and actor Kwak Si-yang revealed their surprise marriage through handwritten letters to their fans. Kwak posted a photo of his personal note on social media on Thursday, revealing, \"I am writing this letter because there is something I wanted to tell you personally.\" He explained, \"I have met someone precious whom I want to spend the rest of my life with.\" The couple pledged to support each other through life's challenges and enjoy moments of happiness together. Kwak also assured his fans they would continue his acting career, aiming to demonstrate a more mature side as he begins a family. Yoo reciprocated with a handwritten letter of her own, expressing, \"I have met someone with whom I want to share my future, and we have happily promised to make a new start together.\" She thanked her fans, stating, \"I know man.\"",
  "summary": "Actor Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae, a former member of K-pop girl group Lovelyz, shared handwritten letters with fans after announcing their surprise marriage. Kwak posted an image of his handwritten letter on social media Thursday, saying, \"I am writing this letter because there is something I wanted to tell you personally.\" \"I have met someone precious whom I want to spend the rest of my life…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kwak Si-yang and Yoo Ji-ae announced their marriage via handwritten letters to fans.",
    "Kwak posted a photo of his personal note, expressing meeting a precious person to spend life with."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The couple's decision to share their marriage news through heartfelt, handwritten letters to fans adds a personal touch, showcasing their commitment to transparency and appreciation for their supporters.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Kwak Si-yang, Yoo Ji-ae share handwritten letters after announcing marriage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/kwak-si-yang-yoo-ji-ae-share-handwritten-letters-after-announcing-5468703",
        "published": "2026-09-04T02:22:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}