Although the fans’ response to idols getting married have improved in recent years, it’s still rare to see these K-pop stars getting real about their relationship to the public.
That’s why many fans of MBLAQ’s Thunder and gugudan’s Mimi couldn’t help but be touched by how the idol couple chose to be open about how their proposal transpired.
The heartwarming moment between the couple was captured through the July 27 episode of the variety show Second House 2.
Veteran actor Choi Soo Jong lent a hand in preparing Thunder’s simple yet beautiful romantic gesture. When Mimi was out with Soo Jong’s wifi Ha Hee Ra, the men made a beam projector screen from a plain fabric and completed the set-up with led lights and tulips.
As Mimi returned, Thunder surprised her with a compilation of videos of their relationship and a song performance.
“I hope my sincerity comes across. Let’s get married. I love you,” he told Mimi. She then responded to Thunder’s proposal with a kiss.
Thunder and Mimi’s relationship
The former MBLAQ rapper and former gugudan singer revealed in early July that they’ve been dating for four years.
They shared handwritten letters in their respective Instagram accounts to tell their fans that they “found someone with whom [they] want to spend the rest of [their] lives [with].”
They also confirmed that they plan to marry in the second half of 2024.
Thunder debuted in 2009 as a member of MBLAQ but left the group in 2014. Since then, he has released multiple solo albums, as well as a hip-hop single.
Mimi made her debut as a member of gugudan in 2016. The group remained inactive in 2019 before officially disbanding in December 2020. She’s set to star in the upcoming drama Timetable.
Featured image: MBLAQ’s Thunder proposes to longtime girlfriend Mimi. Credit: YouTube/KBS Entertainment
