HyunA and Yong Junhyung Confirm Relationship Amidst Controversies – A Storm of Mixed Reactions
HyunA and Yong Junhyung have officially acknowledged their relationship, becoming the first celebrity couple of 2024. While their agency neither confirmed nor denied the news, the two individuals took matters into their own hands and admitted to being in a relationship. However, due to the previous controversies, they are currently not receiving unanimous congratulations, facing a situation where many view them with skepticism.
The dating news of HyunA and Yong Junhyung surfaced on the 18th. Late that night, they released a photo holding hands on the sandy beach. Despite their past collaboration on the song “Change,” speculation arose whether it was another collaboration, but HyunA captioned the photo with “Please look at us kindly.” The scales tilted towards confirming their relationship when she liked a comment saying, “Unnie, I will support your beautiful love.”
Both HyunA and Yong Junhyung’s agencies chose not to affirm or deny the dating rumors, using the excuse of “artist’s personal life.” However, as this has become a trend in dealing with dating rumors, the relationship between the two was considered a confirmed fact.
Contrary to HyunA’s hope, the public’s view of the couple was not entirely positive. This could be attributed to Yong Junhyung admitting just a few years ago to watching an illegally filmed sex video and engaging in inappropriate conversations. As it was an incident with a victim, fans did not unanimously embrace the fact that HyunA is dating Yong Junhyung. In this atmosphere, HyunA even suddenly deleted a post about her recent advertising shoot.
Adding fuel to the already heated public opinion was Yong Junhyung’s direct admission of the relationship. According to OSEN’s investigation results on the 20th, Yong Junhyung admitted to the relationship through a paid fan community message, saying, “You might be surprised by the sudden news. We are doing well, receiving positive energy from each other. I hope you can watch over us beautifully.” With the acknowledgment from the involved parties, the dating rumors have officially turned into a confirmed relationship.
The response, however, remains chilly. The label of ‘the aftermath of the Jung Joon Young incident’ is still attached to Yong Junhyung, and HyunA, by not considering her agency’s stance, has led to the overlapping of her image as ‘honest,’ ‘assertive,’ and ‘courageous’ with the negative reactions to her first publicized relationship.
Furthermore, there are concerns that Yong Junhyung’s image might not be cleansed through his relationship with HyunA. A love that doesn’t receive support from the beginning. How will HyunA and Yong Junhyung overcome this? Perhaps it’s not just about asking others to watch beautifully but creating a situation where they can be watched beautifully in the first place.
Source: daum
