Actor Park Ha-na to marry basketball coach Kim Tae-sul in June

By KTimes

Actor Park Ha-na will become a “June bride.” Her fiancé is Kim Tae-sul, a former basketball player and current head coach of the Goyang Sono Skygunners.

According to industry sources, Tuesday, Park and Kim will tie the knot on June 21 in a private ceremony in Seoul.

The couple first met through mutual acquaintances and gradually developed a romantic relationship. Born in 1985, Park is one year younger than Kim, who was born in 1984.

People close to the couple said, “They always looked out for each other with great affection. Park’s bright and charming personality and Kim’s calm and reliable demeanor make them a perfect match.”

Kim, a graduate of Yonsei University, gained recognition as a basketball prodigy in high school and joined the Seoul SK Knights in 2007. Over the years, he played for teams including Anyang KGC, Jeonju KCC Egis, Seoul Samsung Thunders and Wonju DB Promy. He also won a gold medal at the 2017 Incheon Asian Games as a member of the Korean national basketball team.

Park debuted as a singer in 2003 before transitioning to acting. She has since built a diverse filmography, starring in dramas such as tvN’s "12 Signs of Love," MBC’s "A Hundred Years Legacy," "Empress Ki," "Apgujeong Midnight Sun," KBS’s "Still Loving You" and "The Promise," as well as KBS2’s "Fatal Promise," "Young Lady and Gentleman" and "Vengeance of the Bride."

Currently, she plays the lead role of Maeng Gong-hee in KBS2’s "My Merry Marriage" and recently won the KBS Drama Award for Best Actress in the daily drama category. She is also a member of FC Actionista on the SBS entertainment show "Kick a Goal."

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.