Choi Yeo-jin Breaks Her Silence on Sudden Marriage and Divorced Fiancé Rumors (+Video)

Mode-turned-actress Choi Yeo-jin is finally introducing her fiancé to the public, revealing her love story in full for the first time in two decades.

On the March 31 episode of SBS’s Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny (동상이몽2), Choi Yeo-jin and her soon-to-be husband will appear as the newest “Destiny Couple,” sharing the details of their relationship journey and addressing recent rumors head-on.

In the preview aired on March 24, Choi was visibly emotional as she said, “I’ve been in this industry for 20 years… but this feels different. It’s the first time I’ve properly introduced someone to all of you.”

Choi is currently preparing to marry a non-celebrity man seven years her senior, whom she’s been publicly dating since August last year. Her fiancé is known to be a divorcé, which has sparked some online speculation.

In the preview, her fiancé can be heard saying, “I’m so grateful, but I also feel so sorry. If it weren’t for me, there wouldn’t be misunderstandings.” The moment touched many viewers, referencing the couple's efforts to remain grounded amid growing media interest.

Choi, in response, was seen holding back tears during a phone call, saying, “It must’ve been hard hearing all those rumors. People talk so much… But I’m your witness—I know the truth.”

At the end of the teaser, her fiancé surprises her with a heartfelt proposal, asking, “Will you stay with me for the rest of our time together?”—a moment that immediately won over fans.

Choi Yeo-jin and her fiancé’s full story will air on March 31 at 10:10 PM KST on SBS’s Same Bed, Different Dreams 2.

Stay tuned for a rare look into the private life of an actress who’s always kept her heart guarded—until now.

Choi Yeo-jin: From Pageant Queen to Versatile Actress

Choi Yeo-jin first caught the public’s eye as a finalist in the 2001 Miss Korea Canada pageant, and made her acting debut shortly after. Over the past two decades, she has built a steady career marked by versatility, charisma, and emotional depth.

She rose to fame through supporting roles in hit dramas such as:

- Surgeon Bong Dal-hee (2007)

- Dream High 2 (2012), where her role as the chic dance instructor left a strong impression

- I Need Romance 3 (2014), where she portrayed a relatable, emotionally layered character

- Divorce Lawyer in Love (2015), which tapped into both her comedic and romantic sensibilities

Beyond dramas, Choi Yeo-jin gained massive popularity through variety shows—especially the MBC reality series Dancing with the Stars Korea (2011), where she wowed audiences with her performances and took home the Season 2 championship trophy.

In recent years, she has continued to appear in both dramas and variety formats, including guest appearances on talk shows and cooking programs, where her candid personality has won her a loyal following. She has also shared a glimpse into her life through her personal YouTube channel, where she posts daily vlogs of her day-to-day life.

Now, with her personal life finally in the spotlight, fans are seeing a new side of Choi Yeo-jin—not just as an actress, but as someone bravely embracing love, vulnerability, and the next chapter of her life.