Fans are increasingly curious about the current lives of actresses who have largely distanced themselves from the entertainment industry after getting married.
Representative examples include Min Hyo-rin, Park Su-jin, and Park Ye-jin, all born in the 1980s. These actresses were once well-loved and appeared in dramas, films and variety shows. However, after starting a family, their public appearances became rare.
Min Hyo-rin
Min Hyo-rinwho made a strong impression in the 2011 film Sunnyhe maintained a constant presence in films, dramas, and variety shows after his debut.
After marrying BigBang’s Taeyang in 2018, her activity gradually slowed down, with the 2019 film Race to Freedom: Um Bok-dong marking his latest project. Since giving birth to her son in 2021, she has not officially returned to broadcasting. Although the Sunny the cast recently reunited on the MBC variety show I’m Sunny, thank you, Min Hyo-rin did not participate.
Photos of her attending celebrities Cush and Vivien’s wedding last month circulated online, where she shared a message asking fans to support her life as a mother, showing her focus remains on family and parenting.
Soo-jin Park
Soo-jin Parka former member of girl group Sugar, she married actor Bae Yong-joon in 2015 and became a mother of two. She gained popularity for her visuals and appearances on variety shows, but in 2017 she faced controversy over allegations of preferential treatment at Samsung Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, leading her to effectively end her entertainment career.
He has since kept a low profile, currently residing in Hawaii, with no announcements regarding a potential return.
Ye-jin Park
Ye-jin Parkwhich debuted in Whispering corridors 2 and became a fan favorite through the variety show Family tripshe married actor Park Hee-early in 2015. She has continued to appear in projects occasionally but has not participated in any dramas or films since 2020 Soul mechanic AND Josee.
Meanwhile, her husband remains active, acting in films and dramas such as No other choice, Trustworthy man KRAND The judge returns this year.
An industry insider commented on the “retirement” speculation, stating: “It’s hard to call it an official retirement. At the moment they are simply focused on family. There is always the possibility that they could return to acting in the future.”
All three actresses, once active in dramas, films and variety shows, have earned the label of “stars who passed away after marriage.” Some observers point out that the long breaks, combined with a lack of major roles or recent success, could make a return more difficult.
As of now, none of the actresses have publicly announced plans to return to the entertainment industry, leaving fans curious about if and how they might make future appearances.
Sources: Daum
