Currently No. 1 in Ratings: K-Drama Actress ♥ Pro Basketball Coach Announce Surprise Wedding!

Actress Park Ha-na (39), currently starring in a drama leading the terrestrial TV ratings, has announced her marriage. Her fiancé is Kim Tae-sool (40), head coach of the professional basketball team Goyang Sono Skygunners.

The couple, with a one-year age difference, will tie the knot on June 21 in Seoul. The unexpected wedding of a popular actress and the youngest professional basketball coach has become a hot topic in both the entertainment and sports industries.

Currently playing the lead role of Maeng Gong-hee in KBS1’s daily drama 'My Merry Marriage' (which ranks No. 1 in viewership), Park shared the news during an exclusive interview with The Korea Times on February 11. She recently secured the Best Actress Award in the daily drama category at the KBS Drama Awards, further solidifying her acting career. Now, she is ready to embark on a new chapter in her personal life.

The couple first met through mutual friends and bonded over their shared love of golf. After a year of dating, they decided to get married. “When I’m with him, I find myself laughing every day,” Park said. “We’re the kind of people who find joy in simple, everyday things rather than chasing a flashy lifestyle, and that similarity brought us closer. Whatever we do together, we’re happy, which is why I felt confident about marriage. He’s mature, someone I can respect, and incredibly thoughtful.”

Born in 1985, Park Ha-na debuted in 2003 as a member of the co-ed group 'Funny' but shifted her focus to acting in 2012. She gained recognition through various roles in hit dramas like '12 Men in a Year,' 'A Hundred Year Legacy,' 'Empress Ki,' 'Apgujeong Midnight Sun,' 'Home for Summer,' 'A Gentleman and a Young Lady,' and 'Bride of the Typhoon.' Her versatility has earned her widespread love from viewers. She also showcases her athletic side as a member of the FC Actionista team on SBS’s popular variety show 'Kick a Goal.'

Kim Tae-sool, born in 1984, is a former basketball prodigy known as the “genius point guard” since his high school days. He was the first overall pick in the 2007 rookie draft and began his professional career with the Seoul SK Knights. Over the years, he played for top teams, including Anyang KGC, Jeonju KCC Egis, Seoul Samsung Thunders, and Wonju DB Promy. He won a gold medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games as part of the national team.

After retiring, Kim transitioned to being a basketball commentator, where his sharp insights were widely praised. He also made appearances on variety shows like JTBC’s 'We Kick Together 2,' showcasing his versatility as a broadcaster. Currently, he holds the title of the youngest head coach in professional basketball, leading Goyang Sono Skygunners.

Park expressed admiration for her fiancé, saying, “He’s someone who always studies and seeks to improve, no matter the situation. His positive attitude toward life aligns with mine, and we’ve never had any serious conflicts. Since getting engaged, we’ve had many good things happen, and I’m truly grateful for that.”

As for her future, Park said, “I plan to continue my acting career after marriage. We respect and support each other’s work, and I hope people will view our relationship warmly.”