‘Hope’ and ‘The Fiery Priest’ Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, to Marry Model in January

Two decades of perseverance: From ‘Dancing 9’ to a box-office star

Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, is embarking on a new chapter in his life as he prepares to marry next January.

His agency, Ghost Studio, officially announced on the 21st that Eum Moon-suk will marry his longtime girlfriend next January. His bride-to-be is reportedly a model, and the couple will tie the knot on the foundation of their deep trust in each other.

Making his debut in the entertainment industry in 2005 as singer SIC, Eum Moon-suk made a strong impression on the public when he appeared on Mnet’s dance competition show Dancing 9 in 2013. He later turned to acting and endured years of obscurity before winning acclaim as an irreplaceable scene-stealer with his portrayal of Jang Ryong in the 2019 SBS drama The Fiery Priest. In 2022, he played contract killer Kang Gi-cheol in the film The Roundup: Punishment, which drew 10 million moviegoers and established him as a box-office star.

Versatile performances across genres raise anticipation for upcoming projects

His acting career has continued without pause. He has demonstrated his distinctive, high-energy acting in numerous projects, including the film 6/45 (2022) and the dramas Good Job (2022) and The Midnight Studio (2024). In particular, in director Na Hong-jin’s film HOPE, released last July, he played Yang-bae, an enigmatic young carpenter, heightening the film’s tension and earning critical acclaim.

In 2025, he is set to transform himself once again in the new drama I Alone, a Prince. With audiences closely following what comes next for Eum Moon-suk, he has managed to find success in both work and love while maintaining a relentless pace of projects.