Curious about Daniel Henney’s wife? The popular actor gained prominence for his work in notable shows like The Wheel of Time and Criminal Minds. Naturally, many fans are eager to learn more about his personal life as well, especially his romantic relationships.
So, here’s everything we know about Henney’s spouse, her professional ventures, and the couple’s journey together.
Who is Daniel Henney’s wife?
Daniel Henney is married to Ru Kumagai.
The couple is very active on their respective social media pages and often shares adorable pictures with each other and their pet dogs. Henney and Kumagai mostly prefer a life away from the limelight. However, the actor often appreciates his wife during interviews.
Appearing on The May Lee Show in 2024, Henney said, “My wife, Ru, is wonderful, she’s my life partner. She is much more my better half than me. She’s been the greatest thing that’s happened to me.”
What does Ru Kumagai do for a living?
Ru Kumagai is an actress.
Daniel Henney’s wife made her acting debut in 2006. The Japanese-American actress played the role of Rosie Naganuma in the indie war drama Only the Brave. Since then, Kumagai has appeared in a string of notable movies and television shows over the years.
These include the popular procedural drama 9-1-1, the 2019 drama series Good Trouble, the 2017 action-comedy series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, and more. Additionally, Kumagai is the English dub voice for the character Lee Na Yeon in the popular South Korean series All of Us Are Dead.
Daniel Henney and Ru Kumagai’s relationship explained
In the early days of their relationship, Daniel Henney and his wife Ru Kumagai maintained their privacy and denied all dating rumors.
Henney’s agency, Echo Global Group, even released an official statement saying, “After checking with him, we are letting you know that they are actor colleagues that met at a friendly gathering … It is not true that they are dating.” (via Soompi)
However, during an interaction on JTBC’s Actors’ Association, Henney shared that he and Kumagai met when he had just come out of a past relationship. He divulged, “I went to this restaurant. And she was the hostess. Then we just started talking. And she was really sweet. And so I liked her. And I kept going to the restaurant.”
Later in 2024, Henney revealed on The May Lee Show that despite his initial attraction, their relationship did not take flight right away. He further shared that Kumagai even refrained from being in the relationship at first due to extreme media scrutiny.
However, the couple eventually grew closer as they bonded over their shared love for books, specifically author Haruki Murakami’s works. Daniel Henney and Ru Kumagai finally tied the knot in October 2023 in a private wedding ceremony attended only by close family members.
The actress even shared glimpses of their honeymoon in Paris on Instagram. Currently, the pair is going steady and is about to complete two years of marriage.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.net.
