SEOUL – Actor Lee Kyu-han (46) and singer-turned-painter Solbi (Kwon Ji-an, 42) have officially announced their upcoming marriage set for April 2027.
Solbi’s agency, Jian Castle, confirmed on October 15 that both families recently completed the formal meeting (sanggyeonhye) to bless the union. The wedding will be held privately, attended only by family, relatives, and close friends.
A 20-Year Journey From Friends to Lovers
Behind the happy announcement lies a two-decade relationship:
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First Meeting (20 Years Ago): The pair first met about 20 years ago through a gathering of mutual acquaintances.
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Reunion on Oppa Saenggak (2017): In 2017, Lee Kyu-han and Solbi worked together as regular panelists on the MBC variety show Oppa Saenggak.
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Romance Blossoms on Oraedoen Mannam Chugu (2025): Their longtime friendship turned romantic after appearing together on the KBS Joy & KBS2 dating reality show Searching for an Old Encounter (Oraedoen Mannam Chugu) in 2025, ultimately leading to their marriage decision.
Spotlight on Solbi’s Art Career: Paintings Fetching Up to $17,250 & Celebrity Collectors
Following the wedding news, public interest has resurfaced regarding Solbi’s successful second career as a visual artist.
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International Acclaim: After starting art as a hobby, Solbi was selected for Gana Atelier in 2020 and won the Grand Prize at the Barcelona International Art Fair in 2021.
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Auction Records: Her message-driven artwork has fetched auction prices as high as 23 million KRW (approx. $17,250 USD).
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Celebrity Collectors & Good Luck Rumors:
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Top broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo and Eugene (formerly of S.E.S.) are known collectors of her work. Jeon Hyun-moo owns two of her paintings, which he bought at cost after negotiating without any celebrity discount.
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On JTBC’s Knowing Bros, Solbi shared a rumor among wealthy Cheongdam-dong mothers who believed her paintings brought good luck for college entrance exams. It is even jokingly rumored that Jeon Hyun-moo won an Entertainment Grand Prize (Daesang) thanks to owning her artwork.
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Brief Backgrounds of the Couple
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Solbi (Kwon Ji-an): Debuted in 2006 with the mixed group Typhoon, became a variety show favorite, and successfully reinvented herself as a fine artist, essayist, and short-form drama scriptwriter.
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Lee Kyu-han: Debuted in 1996 in the youth drama Start, gaining wide recognition for his roles in hit series like My Lovely Sam Soon (2005), Que Sera, Sera (2007), Richer Family (2018), and The Judge from Hell (2024).
