Comedian Yoon Jung-soo says he's dating with marriage in mind

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SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean comedian Yoon Jung-soo, 53, revealed that he is currently in a romantic relationship with a woman 12 years his junior, with marriage as a shared goal.

Yoon shared the news in a teaser for MBC’s variety show "Save Me! Holmes" aired on Tuesday, saying, "I recently received a 'yes' from the woman who will become my bride." He added that they grew close over the past four to five months and that he hopes to tie the knot within the year if circumstances allow.

Yoon made his debut through the SBS Comedy Contest in 1992 and has since built a career as a host and comedian, appearing in shows such as "Open Laugh Heaven," "Sunday Night," and "Exclamation Mark."

From 2015 to 2017, he gained renewed popularity by appearing as a virtual married couple with comedian Kim Sook on JTBC’s reality program "With You Season 2 – The Greatest Love."

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