Soccer Star Song Min-kyu and Announcer Kwak Min-sun Join 'Joseon's Sweethearts,' Unveiling Their Age-Gap Romance

Football player Song Min-kyu and announcer Kwak Min-sun are set to captivate audiences as they join the cast of TV CHOSUN's entertainment program 'Joseon's Sweethearts' as a new couple.

The preview for the episode aired on the 22nd teased the arrival of the new pair alongside a segment featuring Kim Tae-won of Boohwal meeting his foreign son-in-law for the first time. The appearance of Song Min-kyu and Kwak Min-sun immediately drew significant attention.

Song Min-kyu, 26, and Kwak Min-sun, 33, are an age-gap couple with seven years between them. Song recalled their first meeting, humorously admitting he used informal language with Kwak from the start. Kwak revealed her thoughts on Song's recent viral proposal ceremony, speculating he had meticulously planned the celebration and interview. During a moment where Song passionately kissed Kwak, she expressed her admiration, stating, "He wasn't like a younger brother, but a man."

Song Min-kyu is a professional football player currently with K League 1's Gangwon FC, having debuted with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2020. Kwak Min-sun is a sports announcer for SPOTV, widely admired for her striking looks and insightful football commentary. Together, they are recognized as a visually appealing couple bridging the sports and broadcasting industries.