Wedding bells are soon to ring for Lee Suji, a former member of the girl group Uni.T, as she announced that she’s tying the knot in October.
On Tuesday, September 5, Suji happily shared the news through her personal Instagram account. The singer-actress expressed her gratitude through a heartfelt handwritten letter.
“I have met someone that loves me without change, and I will marry in October this year. Since I was young, I had wanted to meet someone that was like my dad. My groom-to-be is someone that is friendly, detailed and has a warm heart, like my dad.” Sooji’s translated post read.
Lee Suji (former The Ark and UNI.T member) has announced that she's getting married to her boyfriend this October!
Congratulations to the couple 🎉https://t.co/z2pMbstsVp pic.twitter.com/SiYxmmy4FH
— nugu promoter (@nugupromoter) September 5, 2023
Additionally, the idol relayed how much she’s looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life. “I can’t wait for my life as part of a family in the future. More than anything else, I’m so happy to know that the power of love is bigger than anything else,” she said.
Moreover, Suji also thanked the fans who have supported and cheered on every single moment of her life. “Although this small letter cannot contain even an ounce of my gratitude… I’d be so thankful if you would congratulate me. I love you all so much,” the singer said as she finished her message.
Congratulations Lee Suji!
Suji’s Instagram post was flooded with hearts and congratulatory messages from numerous celebrities, including her former Uni.T bandmates and friend group “98-line”.
Lee Hyun-Joo, who was also from Uni.T, commented: “Congratulations my dear Suji.”
Former GFriend and now Viviz members SinB and Umji, also part of the 98-line, both expressed their excitement over the news. SinB’s translated comment said, “I’m the happiest,” while Umji wrote: “Still kicking a lot! Congratulations.”
230905 수지 인스타
#SINB: our suji 🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ i congratulate you the most
╰ #SUJI: you really are a gift to me!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️#UMJI: sujiyasujiya💖 i'm still very overwhelmed congratulations
╰ #SUJI: yewonahyewonah💗 i'm happier because i have you#수지 #이수지 #신비 #엄지 pic.twitter.com/A63HD1Slpz— ً (@THE98LINERS) September 5, 2023
Another 98-liner, actress Ha Da-Bin, also congratulated the singer. “I love and adore you my precious Suji. My Suji must be the happiest,” she said.
Meanwhile, her “unnies” (older sisters) in Uni.T, Euijin and Yoonjo, also sent their best wishes to Suji, who was the “maknae” (youngest) in the group.
Lee Suji’s career as a singer and an actress
Lee Suji first debuted in 2015 as a member of The Ark under the stage name Halla. After the group disbanded in early 2016, she became a part of another girl group, Uni.T.
To recall, Uni.T was a nine-member project girl group formed through KBS’s survival show The Unit. The group debuted on May 18, 2018 with the mini album Line. Unfortunately, Uni.T ended their activities and disbanded on October 12, 2018.
Apart from her singing career, Suji also ventured into the world of acting. She has starred in a number of drama series including her lead role in Handmade Love (2020) and a supporting role in Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019).
Featured image: Lee Suji updates fans with new photos. Credit: Instagram/Suji