Actor Joo Jin-mo marries family doctor Min Hye-yeon in 2019

South Korean actor Joo Jin-mo married Min Hye-yeon, a doctor specialising in family medicine, in late 2019. The couple held a private ceremony rather than a large public wedding, and the news drew wide attention in the country's entertainment media.

Joo, who rose to fame in television dramas and films, was one of the better-known actors of his generation. Min, about 11 years his junior, was not a public figure and worked in medicine outside the entertainment industry. Reports at the time described the pair as having met through acquaintances and decided to build a life together after a period of getting to know each other.

The marriage mattered to fans because Joo had long been a subject of public curiosity about his personal life. The couple generally kept a low profile afterwards, sharing little about their private lives. That discretion is part of the background to the recent announcement that they are expecting their first child.