My Royal Nemesis Actress Baek Eun-Hye Marries Ex-Figure Skater Lee Junu - Fans In Awe Despite 10 Years Age Gap

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Korean actress Baek Eun-Hye (40), who is currently seen in the hit K-drama My Royal Nemesis, has officially tied the knot with musical actor and former figure skater Lee Junu (30). The news of their wedding was first confirmed by Baek's agency saying that she would be getting married to Lee soon. The groom took to social media soon after to share the happy news with fans with a handwritten letter. The wedding announcement soon became a hot topic among fans, not only because of the couple's star power but also because of their decade-long age gap and success in their entertainment careers.

Lee Junu shares heartwarming message

Lee Junu decided to speak directly to his followers before the wedding. In an emotional note, he revealed that he had found that special someone who shared his dreams and outlook on life. He wrote that "a precious person who looks in the same direction as me has appeared and will walk together with me" and promised to spend the rest of his life with that person.He also thanked the fans for supporting him on his journey from being a competitive athlete to his musical career on stage. He asked for blessings as the two began their married life together.

Wedding full of smiles

The couple married in a private ceremony in Seoul on June 6. Family members, close friends and colleagues from the entertainment industry were present at the event. Kim Yuna, a former Olympic figure skating gold medalist, who was also among the guests, turned heads. Fans were excited to see her at the wedding, especially because of her relationship with Lee Junu's past career as a figure skater.Photos online showed the bride and groom happily entering the new phase of their lives while celebrating the event with family and friends. Other former skaters and friends from the industry also posted congratulatory messages, making the ceremony a warm one.

Baek Eun-Hye, Lee Junu's work

Baek Eun-Hye has already built up quite a solid career in television, theatre and musicals. While she is currently seen playing the character of Cha Joo-Mi in My Royal Nemesis, her previous titles What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, Nokdu Flower, Family by Choice, Black Dog, No, Thank You, When the Stars Gossip and The Good Detective.

As for Lee Junu, he is a former figure skater, who later transitioned as a musical theatre actor. He made his stage debut in 2021 with La Révolution and has since expanded his body of work with productions including Black Mary Poppins, Story of Aesops, Paganini and The Brothers Karamazov.He is now one of the promising young performers on the circuit of musical theatre, with a growing reputation in the field.