Lee Yoo-jin, Cha Kyung-eun Find Love on Short Drama 'Cast Me When You See a Way!' and Wed in November After Five Months

Romance blossoms behind the camera as whirlwind wedding takes shape

Actors 'Lee Yoo-jin', 34, and 'Cha Kyung-eun', 28, are turning a romance that unfolded both on and off camera into marriage. The couple will walk down the aisle on Nov. 14, marking the arrival of a new actor couple in the entertainment industry.

Their relationship began on the short drama 'Cast Me When You See a Way!', Lee Yoo-jin's first directing project. He reportedly developed strong feelings for Cha Kyung-eun during the preparation stage and actively pursued her immediately after filming wrapped. The two began officially dating in June and, just five months later, pledged to spend the rest of their lives together, demonstrating the depth of their trust in each other.

The son of veteran actor 'Lee Hyo-jung' and the nephew of Lee Ki-young, 'Lee Yoo-jin' has established himself as a skilled actor with solid experience. Since making his debut in MBC's 'The Goddess of Fire, Jung-yi' in 2013, he has made his mark in a number of acclaimed productions, including JTBC's 'Be Melodramatic' and SBS' 'Do You Like Brahms?' In May, he placed second in the ENA survival program 'Directors Arena,' earning recognition for his potential as a director. He also won the 'New Creator Award' at the 〈1st Korea Short Drama Awards〉 for 'Cast Me When You See a Way!' Lee Yoo-jin's work as both an actor and director is drawing attention.

The bride-to-be, 'Cha Kyung-eun,' is a rising talent who made her debut in the 2021 short film 'Peach.' After appearing in U+Mobiletv's 'The Future's Future,' she joined the cast of Season 7 of Coupang Play's 'SNL Korea Reboot,' introducing audiences to her fresh appeal.