Actor Bae Na-ra Leaves Home Alone Following Marriage Announcement
Actor Bae Na-ra is leaving the MBC reality television program Home Alone after announcing his upcoming marriage to fellow musical theater actress Han Jae-a, wikitree.co.kr reported on December 3, 2024.
The couple will hold a private wedding ceremony on December 14 at the Oksu-dong Catholic Church in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, with only family members and close acquaintances in attendance. YY Entertainment and Big Boss Entertainment, the respective agencies for Bae and Han, confirmed the marriage plans. Because Home Alone follows the daily lives of unmarried celebrities, Bae’s marriage naturally brings an end to his roughly ten-month tenure on the program as a fixed cast member.
Theater Romance Blossoms Into a December Wedding
Bae, born in 1991, and Han, born in 1992, first met on stage during the 2019 production of the musical Grease. Their professional relationship grew into a romantic partnership after subsequent collaborations in projects such as Housewarming Concert and Rappaccini’s Garden. The pair maintained a quiet relationship before confirming their romance publicly in January 2024. Bae’s agency announced their wedding preparations in July, leading up to the December ceremony.
Both actors shared handwritten letters with their fans on social media to announce the wedding. Bae wrote that he wanted to share the news himself and described his future wife as someone with whom he wants to walk for the rest of his life. Han also posted a handwritten note addressing her supporters, noting that she found a reliable partner to share both joyous and difficult days.
Cast Departures Precedent on Reality Television
Bae’s departure follows an established pattern for Home Alone, where cast members exit the program upon getting married. Past participants including Yook Joong-wan, Kangnam, Honey J, and Lee Jang-woo left the show following their marriages.
Jun Hyun-moo acknowledged the news regarding Bae’s upcoming wedding earlier in the year on social media, writing a congratulatory and humorous message about his exit from solo life. Production staff have not yet announced the exact broadcast date of Bae’s final episode on the program.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Wedding
Where will the wedding ceremony take place?
The private wedding will be held at the Oksu-dong Catholic Church in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, on December 14, 2024, with only family and close acquaintances attending.
How long were Bae Na-ra and Han Jae-a public about their relationship?
The couple confirmed their relationship in late January 2024, approximately ten months before scheduling their December wedding ceremony.
Which musical brought the couple together?
Bae and Han first met on stage during the 2019 production of the musical Grease before working together on other theatrical projects.