Actress and T-ARA member Ham Eunjung has shared heartfelt words about her upcoming marriage to acclaimed film director Kim Byung-woo, opening up about the emotional journey that led to this new chapter in her life.
On October 16, Eunjung announced the news on her personal Instagram, posting a serene photo of flowers alongside a simple but moving caption: “I will be getting married on the last day of November.” She went on to explain that the past year had been one of reflection and healing following the loss of her mother.
“After losing my mom, who I thought would always be by my side, I started wanting to build a warm and bright home like hers,” she wrote. “I’ve decided to start a new journey with someone who understands and respects my work better than anyone else, and who has quietly and steadfastly supported me through difficult times.”
She concluded her message with gratitude toward her fans, promising, “Please support us with love. I’ll live happily and beautifully, and I’ll always remain the Eunjung you’ve loved — both as an actress and as a member of T-ARA.”
Her agency, Mask Studio, confirmed that the couple will hold their wedding ceremony on November 30 at a hotel in Seoul. The event will be a private gathering attended only by family members and close friends. It is reported that the two first met through mutual acquaintances in the film industry and developed their relationship over several years.
Ham Eunjung, who debuted as a child actress in 1996 through the KBS drama Adults Don’t Understand Us, later rose to fame as a member of T-ARA, one of K-pop’s most iconic second-generation girl groups. Alongside her idol career, she built an extensive acting portfolio with roles in dramas such as Dream High, The King’s Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang, All About My Mom, Lovers in Bloom, Love Twist, and films including White: The Melody of the Curse and Shadow Confession. She is also set to appear in MBC’s new daily drama The First Man, premiering on December 1.
Her fiancé, Director Kim Byung-woo, is a respected filmmaker known for his intense and stylistic storytelling. His film The Terror Live (2013) received critical acclaim and earned him the Best New Director and Best Screenplay awards at the Buil Film Awards, as well as a Blue Dragon Film Award the same year. He went on to direct PMC: The Bunker and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, and his latest Netflix film, The Great Flood, is set to be released on December 19.
As one of T-ARA’s most beloved members, Eunjung’s announcement marks the group’s fourth marriage, following the weddings of Soyeon, Jiyeon, and Hyomin. Fans and fellow celebrities have flooded social media with warm congratulations, celebrating not only her career achievements but also this deeply personal moment of happiness.
With a new marriage, a new drama, and a long-standing career that continues to evolve, Ham Eunjung’s story reflects both resilience and renewal — a fitting continuation for an artist who has grown gracefully before the public eye for nearly three decades.