Actor Han Bo-bae has personally shared the news of her upcoming marriage. On the 29th, Han Bo-bae posted a long message on her personal account, announcing her happy news, “In March 2026, I will be marrying someone I want to spend the rest of my life with.”
She added, “I haven’t been in the public eye for a long time, so I wondered if it was right to share this news. However, I wanted to personally inform those who recognized me on the street or have asked about me.”
Han Bo-bae also mentioned that she has temporarily stepped away from her acting career to lead a regular life working a normal job. She expressed, “Although I’ve been acting since I was young, I wanted to explore new horizons. This doesn’t mean I’ve given up acting entirely; I might audition for a role as a mother someday.”
Thanking her fans, she conveyed, “Life is still uncertain and clumsy, but I will move steadily towards happiness with the person I love. I hope your days are also filled with warmth and good things for reading my honest confession.”
Han Bo-bae debuted as a child actor in the 2002 film “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” and gained popularity as a ‘youth star’ after appearing in numerous movies and dramas, including “The Quiet World,” “The Company Man,” “Brother is Back,” “Stand By Me,” the drama “Magic Kid Masuri,” “Dae Jang Geum,” “Ballad of Seodong,” “Empress Cheonchu,” “Tae-hee, Hye-kyo, Ji-hyun,” “Guam Heo Jun,” “Doctors,” “Voice,” and “School 2017.” She has not acted since the 2021 drama “Undercover.”
Moreover, in a detailed letter, she shared more about her life and future:
Hello, this is Han Bo-bae.
It’s been a long time since I’ve shared news.
I debated whether to share this or not, but I’ve decided to be courageous and write this post.
After more than 20 years, I’ve temporarily set aside my acting career and am currently living a regular life working a typical job.
Having led an irregular lifestyle since my school days, I’m experiencing a ‘9-to-6’ routine for the first time, and it’s surprisingly satisfying.
There are several reasons for this decision, but the main one was the feeling that it’s a waste to live with just one profession.
I wanted to challenge myself in a different world since it’s something I’ve been doing from a young age. There were times I pondered whether to continue acting, but I often found myself confused and hasty due to being too engrossed for so long.
So, I ended up putting into action the thought I’ve kept in my heart for a long time to try something else.
Life has taught me that you never know what’s ahead.
That’s why I don’t want to definitively say “I’ll never act again.” In the future, I might audition for roles as a mother, or I might be looking forward to Fridays at work.
Another reason for sharing this message today is because I’ve met someone I want to spend the rest of my life with.
After 8 years of dating, we will be getting married in March 2026!
I hesitated whether to share this due to being away from the public for so long, but I wanted to update those who’ve spotted me on the street or kindly asked about what I’ve been up to.
Despite still feeling clumsy and uncertain about life, I will progress steadily towards happiness with the person I love.
I hope that your days will also be filled with warmth and good things for reading my personal confession.
Thank you for reading such a long message. Have a happy end of the year!
Sincerely, Han Bo-bae.