Hyuna and Yong Junhyung (former member of BEAST/HIGHLIGHT) are set to marry on October 11. However, public sentiment 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.
Following the couple’s release of wedding photos, South Korean netizens have been speculating about the list of famous guests attending their wedding. 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 is likely that only members of BEAST/HIGHLIGHT and 4Minute, the groups with which Yong Junhyung and Hyuna were previously associated, will attend.
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.
