Yong Jun Hyung: HyunA's fiancé, who was involved in Seungri's Burning Sun scandal

Yong Jun Hyung is a member of the group BEAST as the group's main rapper. In addition, he is also known as a talented musician, singer, and producer. He is also a professional actor and dancer.

On July 8, in a statement shared with Sports Chosun, AT AREA confirmed that HyunA and Yong Junhyung will get married. "HyunA has promised to marry Yong Junhyung because the two are a great source of comfort to each other during difficult times. In October, they will have a wedding with close friends and start a new chapter in their lives.

Thank you to everyone who has always supported her as an artist and as a human being with your warm care. We hope you will bless HyunA in the future, who has made a big decision in her life," - quoted from AT AREA's statement.

Previously, YTN reported that HyunA and Yong Junhyung would get married on October 11. "HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung have been friends for a long time, and they also understand the difficulties of living in the entertainment industry. The couple has trust, strong empathy and deep love for each other," said a person close to HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung.

The news of HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung's marriage exploded, surprising the two artists' management companies. Jun Hyung's Black Made company initially said that they would make an official announcement after confirming the information.

In the afternoon of the same day, Black Made officially confirmed that Yong Jun Hyung will marry HyunA in October, with close friends and family in attendance. They decide to start a new life together based on deep affection and mutual trust.

Earlier this year, HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung publicly dated with a picture of holding hands shared by the two on social networks. Notably, she and her boyfriend have known each other for many years before collaborating in many music products such as Change, Faddy Robot Foundation, A Bitter Day... when sharing the same former management company, Cube Entertainment.

The news that the couple got married made netizens divide into two streams of conflicting opinions. The person blesses the couple but there is also a part of fans who are fed up with HyunA's decision. Because Yong Jun Hyung was involved in a scandal so much that he had to leave the active group.

Yong Jun Hyung was born in 1989, debuted as a member of the band BEAST (the predecessor of HIGHLIGHT) in 2009. At this time, BEAST is considered the biggest rookie in Kpop Gen 2.

The male singer's talent is highly appreciated by Kpop fans when he can not only sing but also know how to compose and make music. Yong Jun Hyung is considered to have his own and unique musical color. Some of his notable solo products include Goodbye 20's, Living Without You, After This Song Is Over, Wonder If...

In the past, Hyuna and Yong Jun Hyung have been members of 4Minute and BEAST, respectively, under CUBE Entertainment. The two have performed together on many stages and appeared on entertainment programs, often having interactions with each other, causing an explosion on social networks. In 2010, Yong Jun Hyung participated in Hyuna's solo song "Change" as a backing artist. However, the MV after its debut faced a lot of controversy due to HyunA's provocative sexy dance.

Yong Jun Hyung is also one of the male Kpop artists involved in the Burning Sun scandal with Seungri's "sensitive chat room". In 2019, Yong Jun Hyung was investigated and according to the results, Jung Joon Young privately shared with Yong Jun Hyung the camera footage of the sex scene in 2015. Yong Jun Hyung admitted that it was an "inappropriate" video but did not prevent Jung Joon Young's illegal voyeurism. After that, the male idol apologized to the audience and decided to leave the group HIGHLIGHT in 2019. After that, Yong Jun Hyung enlisted in the army on April 6 of the same year.

In November 2022, Yong Jun Hyung founded the company BLACK MAID and returned as a solo artist, releasing a new album. However, he did not receive the attention of the audience and continued to be boycotted by the public because of past scandals. The dating information between HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung in early 2024 seemed to spark anger when the scandal in the past was "dug up".

Meanwhile, HyunA was criticized for dating a male idol involved in the Burning Sun scandal. Not only that, some colleagues such as Hani (EXID), Jo Kwon (2AM) also unfollowed HyunA's Instagram, raising suspicions of turning their backs on the scandalous female idol dating her boyfriend.

Regarding the romantic relationship with HyunA, before officially making their relationship public earlier this year, the two had a 10-year friendship.

In an interview in April, despite public criticism, HyunA was comfortable talking about her relationship with Yun Hyung: "This love story is amazing," HyunA said, "I feel happy and grateful that I met someone who made me strong. more courage".

Also in this conversation, the popular Korean singer affirmed that she did not care about public opinion as well as what others said about her. "Living according to public opinion only makes me lose my true happiness," HyunA said.