HyunA & Yong Junhyung’s Wedding: Romantic, No Congratulatory Song or Officiant
Hyuna and Yong Junhyung (former member of BEAST/HIGHLIGHT), recently got married on October 11. Their wedding ceremony was held at 6PM (KST), sealing the two’s marriage about 9 months after announcing their relationship in January.
According to TenAsia, HyunA and Yong Junhyung’s wedding that day was simple and without a congratulatory song or officiant. It was a small wedding attended by only their families and close friends.
An insider also described the outdoor wedding in October as “a little dark“, but the romantic atmosphere was enhanced when the lights were turned on.
In addition, broadcaster Hong Suk-cheon, the most prominent openly gay celebrities in Korea, also revealed a glimpse of the couple’s wedding on SNS, saying, “It was a couple’s wedding that suits the fall season.”
Previously, images of the wedding venue was also captured, drawing attention.
On the other hand, public sentiment about this marriage is not favorable due to Yong Junhyung’s involvement in the Burning Sun scandal and Hyuna’s close friendship with Goo Hara, Yong Junhyung’s former girlfriend.
Attending the wedding of such a controversial couple could result in criticism towards the stars involved. As a result, many netizens believe that only those willing to risk their reputation will attend Hyuna and Yong Junhyung’s wedding. It was suspected that only members of BEAST/HIGHLIGHT and 4Minute, the groups with which Yong Junhyung and Hyuna were previously associated, will attend. However, this remains unconfirmed for now, as the wedding was held privately without reporters.
South Korean netizens are buzzing with comments:
- “I really hope the celebrities I like won’t attend.”
- Will celebrities close to both Goo Hara and Hyuna attend? Once the wedding date was announced, they probably hurried to schedule overseas activities.”
- “Imagine if your friend who committed suicide was dating a guy, and now that guy is marrying your close friend. Could you support that?”
- “I think Jo Hyun Ah will attend.”
- “If celebrities receive invitations, it will create an awkward situation. Should they choose reputation or friendship?”
- “Unless it’s BEAST or 4Minute members, anyone attending the wedding will be criticized.”
- “I think I will stop supporting celebrities who attend their wedding.”
- “I hope Hyuna and Yong Junhyung will have a small wedding so their famous friends won’t be put in a difficult position.”
- “I wish they would leave the entertainment industry altogether.”
- “I think celebrities will still attend.”
On January 18, 2024, Hyuna and Yong Junhyung stirred up the internet by posting photos holding hands on their personal accounts. Their relationship faced public opposition due to Yong Junhyung’s past involvement in the Burning Sun scandal and his subsequent departure from the group. Additionally, Hyuna is close friends with Goo Hara, who previously dated Yong Junhyung.
In early August, Hyuna and Junhyung announced their upcoming marriage. Sources close to the couple revealed that they decided to marry because they trust each other. This news surprised fans, as Hyuna and Yong Junhyung had only been publicly dating for seven months but decided to marry quickly. There were speculations that Hyuna might be pregnant with their first child, but her management agency denied this information.