Actor Lee Kang-woo marries longtime partner

Actor Lee Kang-woo has opened a new chapter in his life, holding a wedding ceremony with his longtime partner who has stood by his side for many years.

Lee held the ceremony on the 23rd. The event was attended by fellow actors including Kang Eun-bin, Heo Young-son, and Song Kwang-il, as well as figures from the performing arts community, who gathered to bless the couple's future. Specific details regarding the bride's identity or the history of their relationship have not been disclosed.

Previously, on the 21st, Lee personally announced his marriage along with wedding photos via SNS. “I am making a new start as a married couple with a friend who has stayed by my side through both hard times and happy times for quite a long time,” he stated.

He continued to express his gratitude, saying, “If you could grace us with your presence on the most precious day of my life to celebrate our future, or even if you cannot join us but cheer us on from afar, I will never forget your kindness and will live beautifully to repay it.”

Reflecting on the marriage, he also shared his personal wishes regarding his career and his desire to start a family. “Since I was young, along with the dream of becoming a good actor, forming a happy and beautiful family has always been one of my wishes,” Lee said. “I will live with constant gratitude as a good husband and a good actor. I will strive to be a good person.”

For Lee, who has spent much of his career on stage, this marriage represents both a personal milestone and a new set of responsibilities. His description of his partner as a “friend who has stayed by my side through both hard times and happy times” suggests a relationship built on deep, long-standing trust.

Since his debut in the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in 2009, Lee has built his career primarily on the theater stage. He has demonstrated delicate character interpretation and commanding stage presence in works such as 'The History Boys', 'R&J', 'The Pride', 'Unbenannt - The Last Manuscript for Y', 'Function Domino', and 'Arranging the Library'.

Having consistently worked in a community that values expressive depth over commercial recognition, Lee's career has been defined by the accumulation of diverse characters rather than singular box-office hits. He has carved out a unique niche through the long-form acting required by theater and his direct connection with live audiences.

His acting career will continue following his marriage. Lee is set to appear in the play 'HERA Aphrodite Artemis-Reboot', which opens on September 16 at the Small Theater Sanullim in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Having portrayed the lives of others on stage and now beginning a new life in reality, attention is focused on how Lee will balance his two dreams—being a 'good actor' and a 'good husband'—at this major turning point, 17 years after his debut.