Former Hello Venus member Yooyoung, now active as actress Lee Hwa Gyeom, shared a handwritten letter on Instagram revealing that she will marry her non-famous partner at the end of this month.
In her post, she described the wedding as the start of a “new chapter” in her life and thanked fans who have supported her since her idol days.
He added that he met someone who is like a dear friend and a big umbrella in difficult days, and said that he wants to walk through life together with this person, according to Koreaboo.
Although she is entering a new phase in her personal life, Yoo-Young stressed that she will continue her professional activity as an actress. After Hello Venus ended group activities in 2019, she shifted her focus to acting and adopted the stage name Lee Hwa Gyeom, later also romanized as Lee Hwa Kyum.
In 2021, her agency Fantagio announced that she had renewed her contract to continue working as an actress, making it clear that her long-term plan was to grow in the drama and film industry.
Industry reports on her marriage once again emphasized that she intends to welcome fans “with a good image as actress Lee Hwa Gyeom”, proving that marriage will not stop her career, chosun reported.
Yoo-Young first debuted with Hello Venus in May 2012 as the group’s lead singer, dancer, and rapper. While still an idol, she began acting with a role in the 2013 SBS drama “Wonderful Mama” and has since built a steady filmography.
Her recent works include roles in the ENA drama “Salon de Holmes” in 2025 and projects such as “Who Is She” and “Face Me” in 2024, further solidifying her position as a working actress.
Fans left congratulatory messages on social media, celebrating both her upcoming wedding and her decision to continue pursuing her career as her primary career path, as per allkpop.
