Once celebrated as a \"retro-dance\" icon, Bae Seul-gi married YouTuber Shim Ri-seop, who is two years her junior, in 2020.
Long committed to staying single, she initially turned down his proposals three times. After spending time talking, however, she came to see him as the right partner. Two months after they began dating, she decided to marry him.
While enjoying newlywed life, Bae was cast in the 2021 SBS drama Amor Party – Love Now. Watching the footage of herself on screen, she was surprised by what she saw.
She realized belatedly that she had gained about 24.3 lb (11 kg) during her happy newlywed period. Unwilling to accept the change, she combined diet and exercise and lost roughly 17.6 lb (8 kg) in 40 days.
After slimming down and completing the project, she later admitted that she had topped 132.3 lb (60 kg) once she allowed herself to eat freely again. Rather than appearing overweight, she looked healthier and more robust.
Last year, after a two-year hiatus, she returned to viewers with two projects, Oasis and Happy Battle. In March — four years into her marriage — she announced that she is expecting, drawing congratulations from colleagues and fans.
She said she panicked and burst into tears at the hospital early in the pregnancy. Even after reaching a more stable stage, unexpected issues have occasionally required follow-up visits. Colleagues and fans have offered their well-wishes as she continues prenatal care and prepares for a safe delivery.
