HyunA's marriage news with Yong Junhyung has stormed social media and online communities.
On July 8, Korean news outlet YTN released an exclusive report sharing that HyunA and Yong Junhyung will eventually tie the knot on October 11. According to sources, the information was claimed by industry insiders, and that the pair has decided to settle down.
Industry insiders also shared a brief statement regarding the news and expressed support for the pair's marriage. "They have been friends for a long time and they understand the hardships in the entertainment industry," an insider stated. "They have strong trust and empathy for each other."
It added, "After they became a couple, they decided to get married due to the confidence they have for their love."
Earlier on January 18, the couple confirmed their relationship by uploading similar photos showing them holding hands together on a beach.
The reveal sparked divided reactions among netizens, as some supported the pair, while others criticized the two due to Yong Junhyung's controversial involvement in the infamous 2019 Burning Sun scandal.
Following the viral marriage news that circulated on the internet, Yong Junhyung's agency BLACK MADE released a brief comment regarding the matter. The agency shared that they are currently confirming the facts. "We will clarify our stand after confirming the news," it stated.
Meanwhile, some reported that both sides are currently working to verify the facts.
Netizens were divided in their reactions to the reveal. On the same day (July 8), K-pop stans gathered in a forum to give their responses to the news. In the thread, the majority expressed disbelief and shock at the marriage.
Read their comments below:
"Hyuna. Please wake up."
"No, but they're really getting married? Shouldn't they think about it a bit more?"
"I really hope this is a fake report."
"No, but unnie, why are you like this?"
"Wow. This is so upsetting
"Whoa, I'm speechless."
"This is legendary."
"Wow, you can never predict what people will do."
In a separate post, international netizens also gave their reactions to the sudden news. Based on the thread, many expressed their disapproval, while others raised pregnancy rumors. The news also generated a slew of reactions on platform X (Twitter).
"Dawn dodged a bullet."
"Oh no, why? Well, I guess Dawn dodged a bullet?"
"Trash marrying trash, at least they're only bringing each other down."
"Imagine leaving dawn to marry Yong Junhyung she fumbled the bag. I hope Dawn is happy and finds a better partner for himself."
"She has to be pregnant because why would you want to marry this man you literally tie yourself to him forever?"
"It just keeps getting worse."
hyuna being the face of female empowerment in kpop for so long just to do this i’m sick pic.twitter.com/amiTVH2sBh
Hyuna and Dawn dated for SIX YEARS, got kicked out for dating, got engaged… they broke and barely a year later she’s set to get married to a man involved in the burning sun scandal?? Be so fucking for real. https://t.co/e9qGj6gLXn
This woman ended her relationship of almost 6 years for not wanting to get married and now after almost a year she is going to marry a man involved in a serious sexual crime... fuck you hyuna, and fuck you man, a thousand times. How horrible I feel and I'm not the ex. https://t.co/4vsWfYQoMQ
