Actor Shim Hyung Tak and his Japanese wife, Hirai Saya, recently marked their first wedding anniversary in a truly memorable fashion. Shim Hyung Tak, who announced his engagement in 2023, tied the knot with Hirai Saya, a non-celebrity who is 18 years his junior. The couple garnered widespread attention due to Saya’s striking resemblance to BTS‘ youngest member, Jungkook.
The couple’s fame skyrocketed after their appearance on the variety show “Chosun’s Real Romantic” (also known as “Lovers of Joseon”). Clips from their episode went viral, even catching the eye of Jungkook himself.
To celebrate their anniversary, Shim Hyung Tak posted photos on Instagram featuring some familiar faces like comedian Moon Se Yoon and… Jungkook? Well, not quite. While Jungkook is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service, the couple found a creative way to include him in their celebration.
The anniversary photos featured life-sized standees of celebrities, including former TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong and BTS’ Jungkook. These images were taken from a recent episode of “Men’s Life These Days: Groom’s Class,” where Hirai Saya was pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Jungkook’s standee, thoughtfully arranged by her husband.