Kim Yoon-joo quips about 'public dating' with husband Kwon Jeong-yeol after 12 years of marriage

Kim Yoon-joo of the duo Oksang Dalbit recently created a stir on social media after sharing a sweet photo with her husband, Kwon Jeong-yeol of 10cm. The couple, who have been married for 12 years, received an influx of congratulatory messages regarding what fans interpreted as a public declaration of their love. Yoon-joo humorously addressed these comments with her own post on August 25, stating, “Thank you for the congratulations on our public dating. I thought we were already married.”

In the now-viral mirror selfie, Yoon-joo and Kwon demonstrate a natural intimacy uncommon in their frequent social media posts. Yoon-joo captioned the image simply with “pretty close,” featuring the couple enjoying a leisurely shopping outing. Kwon affectionately leaned in with his chin resting on Yoon-joo’s shoulder, while she beamed at the camera, radiating warmth and connection. The delightful snapshot of marital bliss invited a flurry of excited comments from fans, who reacted with phrases like “Are they dating?” and “This looks like a new couple reveal!”

The humor did not go unnoticed; fellow musician Jo Jung-chi playfully chimed in, asking, “What kind of relationship is this?” Meanwhile, Yoon-joo’s playful responses further showcased their unchanging love, which she elaborated on during a recent guest appearance on model Jang Yoon-joo's YouTube channel. When asked if they still love each other after over a decade of marriage without children, she praised Kwon for his many admirable qualities, saying, “He has no flaws and only good traits. There’s so much to learn from him.”

Kwon and Yoon-joo first met while co-hosting a KBS radio program in 2011. After two years of dating, they tied the knot in 2014, becoming a celebrated couple in the indie music scene. Their recent posts and interactions illustrate a dynamic that continues to engage and endear them to their audience, proving that their love story is still going strong.