Bae Yong Joon & Park Soo Jin: 28-Year Hiatus

Actor Bae Yong-joon and his wife Park Soo-jin were spotted in Singapore, and the couple is effectively retired from the entertainment industry, with a combined hiatus of 28 years. Currently residing in Hawaii, USA, they are focusing on their children's education and are more immersed in their lives as 'dad' and 'mom' than as actors.

According to reports from local Singaporean media, Bae Yong-joon and Park Soo-jin were recently spotted at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 with their son and daughter.

On this day, Bae Yong-joon's appearance with long, gray hair surprised many. With a hairstyle longer than during his 'Yonsama' days, he seemed more focused on caring for his wife and children than on his aura as an actor.

Bae Yong-joon, who debuted in the 1994 KBS drama 'Salut D'Amour', established himself as a teen star through numerous works such as 'Pure Love', 'Papa', and 'First Love'. Despite brief hiatuses, he solidified his position as a box-office actor, and in 2004, 'Winter Sonata' airing on Japanese terrestrial TV sparked the 'Yonsama' syndrome.

'Winter Sonata' became a turning point for Bae Yong-joon, and he became the pioneer of Japanese Hallyu stars. He received state guest-level treatment during his visits to Japan and continued his acting career in dramas such as 'The Story of the First King's Four Gods', 'Hotelier', and 'Dream High', as well as films like 'Scandal – The Untold Story of the Joseon Dynasty' and 'The Promise'.