Soccer Star Song Min-kyu & Announcer Kwak Min-sun Reveal First Meeting on 'The Return of the Romantic Couple'

A preview article based on materials provided by the broadcaster reveals the first encounter between soccer player Song Min-kyu and announcer Kwak Min-sun on TV CHOSUN's realistic documentary-variety show 'The Return of the Romantic Couple'.

Scheduled to air on the 29th (Monday), the episode will feature the third 'soccer player ♥ announcer' couple, Song Min-kyu and Kwak Min-sun, following in the footsteps of Kim Nam-il♥Kim Bo-min and Park Ji-sung♥Kim Min-ji. Song Min-kyu, currently playing for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, was part of the victorious men's soccer team that won the gold medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. His 'fiancée', Kwak Min-sun, is an all-around announcer active in both sports and esports.

Kwak Min-sun recalled their initial meeting, stating, 'We met for work at first. He was one of the players I interviewed. I was a little scared.' This led Song Min-kyu to playfully retort, 'Only I was serious…' which drew laughter.

Explaining her initial impression, Kwak Min-sun mentioned, 'He had blonde hair then.' Archived footage showed a bright blonde Song Min-kyu with a short haircut, glancing at Kwak Min-sun during the interview and smiling shyly. Song Min-kyu reminisced, 'She spoke so well and was incredibly pretty.'

In May of this year, Song Min-kyu scored his first goal in a K League match within 23 minutes and proposed to Kwak Min-sun during a goal celebration broadcast live to the nation. The love story of the soon-to-be-wed couple will be fully unveiled on the realistic documentary-variety show 'The Return of the Romantic Couple,' airing Monday, the 29th, at 10 PM.

Song Min-kyu was a key player in the South Korean men's soccer team that secured the gold medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Kwak Min-sun is recognized for her versatility and expertise as an announcer, covering not only traditional sports but also the burgeoning esports scene. Their relationship has garnered significant attention as a prominent example of a successful union between athletes and media personalities.