Actor Um Ki-joon has fans swooning after sharing the sweet story of how he met his wife — and how her family warmly welcomed him despite their age difference.
On April 14, a new episode of Salty Brother Shin Dong-yup titled “Kim Soo-ro and Um Ki-joon {Salty Brother} EP. 88 Ancestors are here, bursting with entertainment tension as soon as they open their mouths!” was posted on YouTube. In the episode, Um Ki-joon sat down for a candid conversation with hosts Shin Dong-yup and Kim Soo-ro, where he reflected on his wedding, in-laws, and the first spark that led to love.
Shin Dong-yup began by complimenting Um Ki-joon on the intimate vibe of his wedding, sharing,
“I once saw Ki-joon emcee a wedding. It was a small, private gathering, and I remember feeling so energized and positively influenced by the way he carried himself.”
He also joked about how emcees sometimes focus more on the bride’s parents at weddings with big age gaps, adding,
“Your in-laws had such warm expressions. Weren’t you nervous when you first went to greet them?”
Um Ki-joon admitted,
“I was definitely worried because of the age difference. But they treated me so kindly. They saw me in a positive light, I think. I’m not very talkative, but my father-in-law took the lead and set the mood. I remember him doing such a great job making everyone feel comfortable.”
The conversation then turned to how Um Ki-joon and his wife first met. When Shin Dong-yup playfully confessed, “I was drunk and curious — how did you two meet?” the actor shared a charmingly down-to-earth story.
“I was being a little cocky,” he laughed. “We met at a gathering of close friends. She kept flirting with me while we were drinking. Toward the end of the night, I asked her, ‘Excuse me, can I have your number?’ and that’s how it started.”
The heartwarming and humorous moment quickly struck a chord with viewers, with many praising Um Ki-joon’s humility and openness.
