On June 30, former T-ara member Ryu Hwayoung posted a series of romantic pre-wedding photos on her social media account, accompanied by a heartfelt message celebrating the beginning of a new chapter in her life. “Now, I am walking the path of love with the person who turned ordinary days into something special, united under the name of love.”
The couple is scheduled to tie the knot on September 12 in a private ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.
The wedding photos immediately caught fans’ attention with their dreamy atmosphere, soft color palette, and elegant styling. Most notably, this marks the first time Hwayoung has publicly revealed her fiancé’s face without blurring or concealing his identity. Her fiancé is a businessman who is three years older than the former idol. Fans noted his tall stature and handsome appearance, with many commenting that he looks every bit as charismatic as a celebrity.
The couple posed together in several romantic settings, while Hwayoung showcased a variety of elegant wedding gowns that highlighted her graceful beauty.
Hwayoung first announced her engagement on April 1. According to a source who spoke to YTN, the couple met through mutual acquaintances before their relationship gradually developed into romance.
The source shared: “Hwayoung and her fiancé met through an introduction by acquaintances and naturally became a couple. Based on their deep trust and affection for each other, they decided to get married.” The insider also revealed that those around them often describe the pair as a sweet and caring couple who always look after one another. The wedding will reportedly be held privately with only family members, relatives, and close friends in attendance.
Born in 1993, Ryu Hwayoung joined T-ara in 2010 and remained with the group until 2012. Following her departure, she transitioned into acting, appearing in dramas such as Age of Youth, Mad Dog, Please Come Back, Mister, Ex-Girlfriend Club, and the film Today’s Love.
Hwayoung remains closely associated with T-ara’s long-running bullying controversy. In 2012, allegations that she had been bullied by fellow members led to widespread backlash against the group, significantly damaging T-ara’s career. However, in 2017, Dispatch published evidence disputing that narrative, alleging Hwayoung exaggerated her injury to avoid rehearsals, while a former stylist accused her of mistreating staff. The controversy resurfaced in 2024 after former CEO Kim Kwang Soo spoke about the incident, with Hwayoung reiterating her claims of being bullied and forced out of the group, though many Korean fans continued to side with T-ara.
Today, as Hwayoung prepares for marriage, she appears ready to begin a new chapter in her personal life, sharing the milestone with fans through her first official wedding photos.
Sources: K14
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