Lee Yoo-jin calls fiancée Cha Gyeong-eun the heroine of his life

During an episode of SBS's "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny" aired on the 10th, actor Lee Yoo-jin expressed his desire to marry actress Cha Gyeong-eun. The couple, who first met when Lee served as a director for a production featuring Cha as the female lead, held a formal meeting with their parents.

Actor Lee Yoo-jin expressed his sincere intention to spend his life with fiancée Cha Gyeong-eun, telling her, "You are the heroine of my life." During a meeting between the two families, he read three prepared letters to express his love and gratitude, turning the gathering into a scene of tears. The broadcast moved viewers by revealing not only his romantic promises to his future wife but also his touching confessions to his parents.

In the episode of SBS's "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny" aired on the 10th, actor Lee Yoo-jin appeared as a new destiny couple with his fiancée, Cha Gyeong-eun. The broadcast showcased the honest story of the engaged couple, from their first meeting and the special reasons they decided to marry to the formal meeting held with their parents.

Cha Gyeong-eun was introduced as having started her acting career in 2023 and gaining recognition last year through her appearance in "SNL." Looking at his fiancée, Lee Yoo-jin offered abundant praise, noting her nickname is "Seoul Institute of the Arts Peach" and asking, "Doesn't she resemble senior Kim Go-eun? She has that clear feeling." His expression while introducing his beloved revealed his deep affection for his future bride.

The connection between the two began through a production in which Lee Yoo-jin participated as a director. While active as an actor, Lee revealed he had harbored dreams of being a director since childhood, and through this opportunity to produce a work, he met Cha Gyeong-eun for the first time as the female lead. Meeting initially as director and actress, the two became special to one another on the filming set.

Cha Gyeong-eun's first impression of Lee Yoo-jin was unexpectedly cold. She candidly confessed, "Actually, he had a real 'ice prince' vibe, so he looked cold and scary. I thought he was scary." In contrast, Lee remembered Cha Gyeong-eun as a sunshine-like person from the start. He recalled that whenever she appeared on set, the entire atmosphere changed, stating, "Gyeong-eun was a sunshine-like child. Everyone on the team liked her."

Lee further explained, "When I was exhausted, just the appearance of Gyeong-eun changed the air on set, and I think I thought, 'This is the person I want to marry, I want to marry someone like this.'" He explained that Cha Gyeong-eun, whom he met as the female lead in a production, had unexpectedly become the partner to share his life with. This shared the special meaning of their romance, as their connection as director and actress transitioned into real love.

The highlight of the broadcast was the formal meeting with the parents of both families. Amidst a warm atmosphere, Lee pulled out letters he had prepared, saying, "Since this is an important occasion, I wrote letters to those here." The three pages, filled with writing, contained his love and gratitude for his fiancée and both sets of parents, as well as his future resolutions.

Lee began his letter with the greeting, "Hello. I am Gyeong-eun's husband, your son-in-law, and the proud son of my beloved Mom and Dad, Lee Yoo-jin." He then shared his honest feelings about meeting Cha Gyeong-eun for the first time. His confession, "Meeting Gyeong-eun and falling in love with her feels like destiny. When I first saw Gyeong-eun, I thought, 'How happy would it be to date someone like that.' I am marrying such a person," colored the meeting with warmth.

His words of gratitude to his fiancée's parents also left a deep impression. Lee acknowledged the feelings of the parents who raised her, saying, "I have read the letter the father gave on Gyeong-eun's birthday many times. I have also seen the beautiful and precious life of your daughter that you have seen through your eyes." He continued, "I am experiencing every day the heaven that the father saw every day. Through meeting Gyeong-eun, I am thankful to have learned that love is meeting someone who can make an ordinary day special, and that it is a great joy to recognize that gratitude and express it honestly."

Lee eventually broke into tears during his confession to the parents who raised him. "With marriage approaching, the reason I can be this composed and firm is all thanks to Mom and Dad. I really wanted to say this," he began. Recalling his father's interview about feeling sorry for not being able to spend enough time with his family during his childhood, he vowed, "Please do not feel sorry. I have learned how to become a strong man. My next goal is to become a strong man and protect Mom and Dad."

He also expressed his affection for his mother. "Don't worry, because I have lived receiving much praise from many people thanks to the wisdom I learned from Mom. Thank you for raising me. Even if I am born again, I want to be born as Mom and Dad's son many times over," he said, causing the meeting to be filled with tears. The son's sincere confession before his marriage provided an unforgettable moment for both families.

Finally, Lee made a promise of love to Cha Gyeong-eun once more. He said, "Warm-hearted Gyeong-eun, when I asked, 'How would you feel if we were like this later?', you said, 'Oppa, I should just grab your collar and love you.' I don't think I can write a line more wonderful than those words in the future." He concluded his letter by saying, "Gyeong-eun, you are the heroine of my life. To you, who is like the morning sunlight, I will stay by your side until death. To my Gyeong-eun, for whom the words 'I love you' are not enough. Your love, Yoo-jin."

The confession that Lee Yoo-jin, who met the female lead in a work as a director, chose Cha Gyeong-eun as the protagonist to share his life with in reality left a romantic lingering impression. In this episode, the gender of their second child, Yeo-reum, was also revealed, further increasing interest in the engaged couple's marriage and family.

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