Model Choi Yeon-soo, daughter of celebrity chef Choi Hyun-seok, is dating DickPunks’ Kim Tae-hyun. The two reportedly have plans to marry next year. Captured from their Instagram channels
Choi Yeon-soo, daughter of star chef Choi Hyun-seok and a well-known model, is in a relationship with rock band DickPunks' member Kim Tae-hyun.
Choi’s agency, KPlus Holdings (YG KPlus), confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying “Choi Yeon-soo and Kim Tae-hyun are dating with the intention of marriage, although no specific wedding date has been set.”
The couple plans to hold a wedding next year, having already introduced each other to their respective families. As Choi Yeon-soo’s father is a celebrity chef, the relationship is drawing keen attention.
The couple, who have a 12-year age gap — Kim being born in 1987 and Choi in 1999 — are said to be committed to overcoming challenges together.
Kim debuted in 2010 with DickPunks’ first album and rose to prominence as a runner-up in Mnet's 2012 talent show "Superstar K4." He has since expanded his career as a solo artist.
Choi entered the spotlight in the 2017 Supermodel Contest and went on to compete in Mnet's "Produce 48" in 2018. Last year, she transitioned to acting, appearing in the web drama "Don’t Lie, Rahee."
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.
