Se7en, Lee Da-hae to get married on May 6

Actor Lee Da-hae and singer Se7en will tie the knot on May 6, the couple announced on their individual social media accounts on Monday.

“It’s been eight years since we started our relationship, so perhaps this isn’t such surprising news,” Lee said on her social media account.

“But I don’t know why I’m so shy […] after a long relationship, we have promised to tie the knot in May.”

“It would be a great joy for us if we can get married with your love and blessings,” said the actor.

Singer Se7en also uploaded a statement earlier today.

“2023 marks my 20-year anniversary since my debut […] I thank you all for the support,” said Se7en, whose real name is Choi Dong-wook.

“I have promised my girlfriend, Lee Da-hae, who has shared the highs and lows of the past eight years with me and always embraced me with love, to get married,” said the singer.

The couple officially announced their relationship in 2016 after both parties confirmed the dating rumors.

Korean-Australian actor Lee Da-hae is best known for her roles in the KBS2 drama “The Slave Hunters” (2010), “Iris 2” (2013), MBC drama “East of Eden” (2008) and more. Singer Se7en is known for his dance performances in the track “Come back to me” (2003), “Passion” (2004) and “Crazy” (2004). The singer was involved in controversy during his military service where he, along with other fellow singers, was alleged to have visited illegal massage parlors that provide adult services. While the charges of prostitution have been dropped, Se7en and others were charged for being absent without leave in 2013.

BY CHO YONG-JUN [cho.yongjun1@joongang.co.kr]