Yuna, a former member of K-pop girl group AOA, is now a bride-to-be!

On January 11, ex-AOA’s Seo Yuna announced that she is set to tie the knot with composer Kang Jung Hoon. For those unfamiliar, Kang Jung Hoon is also known by his stage name Friday of the music production duo GALACTIKA.

On her personal Instagram account, Yuna happily shared the news with black-and-white photos of her and her fiance. In her caption, he spoke highly of Jung Hoon, saying that he is someone who is of good influence and has always been by her side. 

“Even when I was falling apart, he was a warm person who filled the empty space so I could get back up again,” the 31-year-old artist said.

 

In the same letter, Yuna expressed her gratitude to her fans who have supported her since debut. Additionally, the former AOA member promised her supporters that she’ll continue to be the artist that they like. “Because of the great love you have given me, I will always remain the same, as the Yuna who knows how to share and give that love”.

Ending her caption, the idol asked for the fans’ blessings and support as she entered a new stage in her personal life.

Fans and friends congratulate Yuna

For those who don’t know, Yuna debuted as part of the girl group AOA in 2012. After spending eight years with the group, she parted ways with both AOA and its home agency, FC Entertainment in 2020. After leaving the entertainment industry, Yuna started a new career as a yoga instructor, while still being subtle as a musician.

Meanwhile, her future husband Jung Hoon is known to have written hits like ITZY’s “Dalla Dalla,” SISTAR19’s “Ma Boy,” ZE:A’s “Aftermath,” among many others.

As per reports, the two developed their relationship while Yuna was working with the composer as a lyricist under the pen name e.NA.

After the announcement, several of her fans and friends sent their congratulatory messages on social media.

On her Instagram post, her friends from the music industry left flattering comments as well. Notably, her former AOA bandmate Dohwa said that Yuna looked pretty in the pictures while other female artists congratulated the singer.

Moreover, Yuna’s fans also showed their happiness with the news. “As someone who has been a fan of hers for almost 10 years, it makes me happy to hear that she’s found someone she wants to spend the rest of her life with,” one wrote.

Other fans also took the time to wish for the couple’s bright future. “I wish them a lifetime of happiness”, one said. 

According to Korean media, Yuna and Jung Hoon will be exchanging vows in a private ceremony on February 18. Best wishes to the lovely couple!

Featured image: Yuna shares photos from her pre-nuptial shoot. Credit: Instagram/Yuna