Actress Ji-an and Baseball Player Eom Jung-wook Marry in Seoul

Actress Ji-an and former professional baseball player Eom Jung-wook held a wedding ceremony on the 7th at a location in Seoul, celebrating their union with a romantic ceremony where they replaced traditional vows with a kiss.

The couple walked down the aisle together, with Ji-an wearing a pure white wedding dress and Eom dressed in a tuxedo. In place of standard vows, the couple exchanged a kiss to seal their marriage promise in front of attending guests.

Adding a personal touch to the event, Eom personally performed a congratulatory song for his bride during the ceremony. Ji-an later shared video footage and photos from the wedding on her social media channels, showing the two walking side by side as guests offered congratulations.

On the 9th, Eom shared his thoughts regarding the ceremony and thanked everyone who celebrated their beginning during a busy weekend. He noted that they would soon prepare a modest gathering to repay the kindness of their guests with double the warmth and a warm meal.

Actress Ji-an and Baseball Player Eom Jung-wook Marry in Seoul — Photo: Chosunbiz

Eom began his professional athletic career in 2000 when he joined the Ssangbangwool Raiders and subsequently played for the SK Wyverns. During his active playing days, he gained widespread recognition as a fireballer who recorded a fastball of 158 km/h, leaving a lasting impression on baseball fans with his overwhelming velocity.

Reflecting on their relationship, Ji-an announced their marriage plans directly on social media in August, noting how quickly the former athlete won her affection.

I am a free spirit who had never thought about marriage, but I ended up marrying Eom Jeong-Yuk, who threw the fastest pitches in our country during his active years. True to being the person who threw the fastest pitches, he captured my heart very quickly.

Ji-an, Actress

Ji-an added that after a short but deep romance, she felt certain she wanted to spend her life with him. She also described Eom as someone who grew up with abundant parental love and always thinks of others first while knowing how to be considerate. Eom also shared his thoughts on the marriage, describing his wife as someone who brought warmth and laughter to his life.

I am a blunt person who doesn’t smile much, but she is someone who made me playful and brought out my laughter, showing me that I could change so much.

Eom Jeong-Yuk, Former Professional Baseball Player

Eom also expressed gratitude to his bride for believing in him and following him even when he had nothing, asking people to send warm words of encouragement to her.

Ji-an first entered the public eye after winning recognition at the 2003 National Chunhyang Contest. Over the years, she has built an acting career across television and film.

Appeared in television dramas including New Heart, 2009 Foreign Legion, and Secret Mother.
Starred in feature films such as Trap, 48 Meters, Horror Stories 3, and Serve the People.
Delivered a prominent role alongside Yeon Woo-jin in the 2022 film Serve the People.