Before getting into the heart of the matter, we will introduce the two artists discussed in this article.
Presentation of the artists
HYUNA, real name KIM HYUNA, is a singer born on June 6th, 1992 in South Korea. She began her career in the group WONDER GIRLS in 2007 but is best known for joining the group 4MINUTE in 2009 with the title « Hot issue ». Shortly after, in 2010, she launched her solo career with « Change » featuring YONG JUNHYUNG. In 2016, the members of 4MINUTE did not renew their contract with their label CUBE ENTERTAINMENT, with the exception of HYUNA, which caused the group to disband.
In 2018, her relationship with the singer DAWN was revealed, causing their departure from CUBE. In early 2019, HYUNA and DAWN joined the singer PSY‘s brand new agency, P.NATION. In 2022, HYUNA did not renew her contract with her label and announced a few months later her separation with DAWN. In November 2023, she joined the agency AT AREA. In January 2024, it was confirmed that the young woman was in a relationship with the singer YONG JUNHYUNG. In July of the same year, AT AREA announced that their wedding was planned for October 2024.
YONG JUNHYUNG is a South Korean singer born on December 19th, 1989. He debuted under the label CUBE ENTERTAINMENT in the group BEAST (now HIGHLIGHT) in 2009. He made his solo debut in 2013 with « Flower ». In 2016, a member left BEAST and the group changed agency to AROUND US ENTERTAINMENT. In March 2019, things got complicated for JUNHYUNG when he was involved in a scandal, leading him to leave HIGHLIGHT.
The Burning Sun scandal
In 2019, the Burning Sun scandal shook the K-pop industry. The nightclub was involved in several illegal activities such as drug distribution, pimping, and bribing police officers. Several South Korean celebrities were accused of sharing videos of violence and sexual assault on drugged or intoxicated women. YONG JUNHYUNG admitted to being aware of some of the illegal activities and not taking measures to stop them. He was also mentioned in group chats where illegal videos were shared.
However, there are several false rumors circulating, claiming that the artist participated in assaults and rapes, which is false. It is crucial to verify the information so as not to spread false rumors.
Public reactions
Many expressed their confusion over HYUNA being engaged to DAWN a few months prior, and then deciding to marry YONG JUNHYUNG. The rushed wedding also sparked pregnancy rumors, which HYUNA and her agency quickly denied.
Reactions from fans are varied. Some fans are fully supportive of the couple, admiring their love and commitment, while others have remained skeptical due to JUNHYUNG‘s past. The media, meanwhile, has covered their relationship extensively, adding to the media pressure.
The wedding outfits
Their wedding also attracted attention for their fashion choices. HYUNA wore a short white dress with red heels while JUNHYUNG sported a white suit jacket. These choices generated a lot of opinions, with some admiring their boldness, while others found them inappropriate.
In conclusion, HYUNA and YONG JUNHYUNG‘s relationship has sparked many reactions due to the complexity of their past and the speed of their engagement. However, it is clear that their relationship continues to fascinate and divide, showing how public figures influence and reflect social expectations.
Journalist : Emilie
Translator : Emilie
Source : SNS HYUNA/SNS YONG JUNHYUNG
