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K-Pop Stars HyunA and Yong Jun-hyung to Tie the Knot in October Ceremony
K-pop stars HyunA (32, Kim Hyun-ah) and Yong Jun-hyung (35) are set to embark on a new chapter as they exchange vows in a wedding ceremony. The couple will celebrate their union on October 11 at an outdoor venue in Samcheonggak, located in Seoul's Seongbuk District. This joyous occasion comes approximately nine months after they publicly announced their relationship in January. HyunA's agency, At Area, confirmed the news, stating, "HyunA has found great comfort in Yong Jun-hyung during challenging times, and they have decided to culminate their love with marriage. The ceremony will be held in October with close friends and family, marking the beginning of their new life together." The agency also expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support and requested blessings for HyunA's future endeavors, both as an artist and an individual. Similarly, Yong Jun-hyung's agency, Blackmade, shared, "Yong Jun-hyung and HyunA have decided to hold a wedding ceremony in October, surrounded by close acquaintances, based on their deep affection and trust for each other. We appreciate the warm interest and congratulations for Yong Jun-hyung as he embarks on this new journey as a husband." The couple's relationship became public knowledge in January when they shared a couple photo on social media, revealing their romance. HyunA asked fans to view their relationship positively, while Yong Jun-hyung expressed that they were thriving on each other's positive energy. Following their public announcement, HyunA appeared on the YouTube channel 'Jo HyunA's Thursday Night,' where she shared that her phone's wallpaper was a couple photo, expressing how it gave her strength and joy. However, the couple's impending marriage has sparked mixed reactions among fans, primarily due to Yong Jun-hyung's past involvement in the 'Burning Sun Gate' scandal. In 2019, Yong Jun-hyung admitted to viewing an illegal video shared by singer Jung Joon-young in late 2015, leading to his departure from his group. This has led to divided opinions on HyunA's social media regarding their marriage. Additionally, rumors of HyunA's premarital pregnancy surfaced following the swift wedding announcement, but her agency has firmly denied these claims. HyunA debuted in 2007 with the group Wonder Girls but left the team the same year. She re-debuted in 2009 with the group 4Minute, producing hits like 'Hot Issue,' 'What's Your Name?,' and 'Crazy.' As a solo artist, she released popular tracks such as 'Bubble Pop!,' 'Red,' 'Bebe,' and 'I'm Not Cool,' earning widespread acclaim. Yong Jun-hyung debuted with the group Beast in 2009, gaining popularity with hits like 'On Rainy Days' and 'Fiction.' The group rebranded as Highlight in 2017, but he left in 2019. In March, Yong Jun-hyung released his solo EP 'Beautiful Dystopia.' Reporter: Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia, wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr