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Couple Thunder and Mimi to Debut as a Duo Unit

Celebrity couple Thunder and Mimi share photos from their prenup shoot. Credit: Instagram/Thunder

Who says you have to choose between love and career? Real-life couple Thunder and Mimi are proving that they can manage both! The former MBLAQ member and Gugudan member confirmed that they’re gearing up for their debut as the duo unit Cattriever.

On Wednesday, December 20, the married couple opened up the official Instagram account of Cattriever. There, the couple announced that they are set to drop their debut album on May 26, 2024.

 

According to some of their posts, Thunder and Mimi already began filming for their music video. 

Although additional details about the duo are yet to be announced, fans are excited to see both idols work on their music again.

More about Thunder and Mimi

For those unaware, Thunder, whose real name is Park Sung-Hyun, is a former member of the second-generation idol boy group MBLAQ. He spent five years with the group from its debut in 2009 until his departure in 2014. 

On the other hand, Mimi is a member of the girl group gugudan which debuted in 2016 and disbanded in 2020. After her career as an idol, Mimi became an actress.

In July, the two surprised fans when they revealed their relationship. On top of that, they also shared the exciting news of their marriage, after dating for four years. 

On October 31, the former MBLAQ member shared a few wedding shoot photos on his personal Instagram account. “We had our wedding photoshoot yesterday! It was a happy day. Thanks to everyone who congratulated us,” the singer wrote.

 

Meanwhile, Thunder’s sister, Sandara Park, left a heartwarming message on the said post. “Seeing my younger brother, I realized what it looks like when a man falls in love”, she said. Additionally, the former 2NE1 member also sent well wishes for the couple. “Love Mimi lots in the future and I pray that you both build a happy family,” the singer added.

Amidst the excitement for their marriage preparations, the two confirmed through the program Lovers of Joseon 2 that their wedding will be held sometime in 2024. 

Featured image: Celebrity couple Thunder and Mimi share photos from their prenup shoot. Credit: Instagram/Thunder

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Gugudan’s Mimi and MBLAQ’s Thunder Look Lovely in Pre-wedding Photos

MBLAQ's Thunder and Gugudan's Mimi during their pre-wedding shoot. Credit: Instagram/Mimi

Wedding bells are soon to ring for celebrity couple, former Gugudan member Mimi and former MBLAQ member Thunder. 

In their respective social media accounts, both idols gave a glimpse of their pre-wedding photoshoot. Additionally, the couple also expressed their joy and gratitude for the immense support they’ve received for their relationship. 

“After publicly revealing our relationship on TV this summer, we’ve been receiving many congratulations and words of support. We are truly grateful and have been living each day with happiness,” she said. 

Mimi also extended her thanks to Thunder’s older sisters, who also participated in the photoshoot, for their unwavering support, even amidst their busy schedules. She then fondly referred to herself as the “maknae” (the youngest sibling) of the Park family. 

In response to Mimi’s post, Sandara Park, Thunder’s sister, playfully embraced her new role as a sister-in-law and wished for a close sisterly bond with Mimi in the future.

Meanwhile, Thunder couldn’t help but be captivated by Mimi‘s beauty during their shoot. “Mimi looked so beautiful in her dress that I couldn’t focus on the shoot because I was busy looking at her. It was a happy day,” he said.

In the comments section of Thunder‘s post, Sandara also expressed her joy at witnessing her little brother fall in love and conveyed her best wishes for the couple to build a happy family together.

Thunder and Mimi’s Relationship

In July, the former MBLAQ rapper and former Gugudan singer revealed that they had been in a relationship for four years. At the time, both penned heartfelt letters on their respective Instagram accounts to announce their commitment to spend their lives together.

Moreover, Thunder proposed to Mimi during an episode of the variety show Second House 2, sealing the heartfelt moment with a kiss.

Thunder debuted as an MBLAQ member in 2009 but later left the group in 2014. Since then, he has pursued a solo career, releasing multiple albums and a hip-hop single. Meanwhile, Mimi made her debut as a Gugudan member in 2016. But the group became inactive in 2019 and officially disbanded in December 2020. 

Featured image: MBLAQ’s Thunder and Gugudan’s Mimi during their pre-wedding shoot. Credit: Instagram/Mimi

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Watch: Thunder’s Heartfelt Proposal for Mimi

MBLAQ's Thunder proposes to longtime girlfriend Mimi. Credit: YouTube/KBS Entertainment

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

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