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U-KISS’ Hoon, Ex-Girl’s Day’s Hwang Ji Seon Expecting 1st Child

U-KISS' Hoon tied the knot with Hwang Ji Seon. Credit: Website/Soompi

Feeling old yet, 2nd generation K-pop fans? Celebrity couple Hoon and Ji Seon are set to embark on their journey to parenthood as they’re now soon-to-be parents. 

On Thursday, October 4, Hoon of the boy group U-KISS announced that his wife, former Girl’s Day member Hwang Ji Seon, is pregnant with their first child. Alongside the ultrasound photo of the baby, Hoon also wrote an affectionate caption to celebrate the good news.

“An incredibly precious and cherished new life, for which we had been desperately hoping and waiting, has found its way to us,” the 32-year old singer warmly said.

Moreover, Hoon also articulated his promise to be a good father so that their child would grow up healthy and full of love and blessings. “I will do my best as a father for the sake of my wife who has worked hard, and our baby who is growing healthily,” he stated.

According to Hoon, the baby has now reached 27 weeks. 

More about Hoon and Ji Seon

For those who don’t know, Hoon is the youngest member of the boy group U-KISS. Said act made its debut in 2008. However, Hoon was not part of the initial lineup as he was only added to the group in 2011 alongside three more members.

After the group’s contract with NH Media expired in 2021, U-KISS promoted as a three-member group after Hoon, Soohyun, and Seop signed with Tango Music. In June 2023, it was announced that former members Alexander, Eli, and AJ rejoined the group. Moreover, U-KISS recently celebrated their 15th debut anniversary, as well.

On the other hand, Hwang Ji Seon, is known as a former member of the girl group Girl’s Day. After her departure from Girl’s Day, the singer made her comeback with new groups New.FO, and ShaFLA. But both groups only disbanded after some time. Since then, Ji Seon has remained out of the spotlight. 

In May 2022, the U-KISS member shared a handwritten letter announcing his marriage to Hwang Ji Seon. Shortly after, the couple held a private wedding ceremony.

With the couple’s pregnancy announcement, Hoon now joins the “dad line” in U-KISS. In 2016, members Eli and Dongho both became fathers to baby boys. In 2019, former U-KISS member Kibum also revealed that he and his wife welcomed their first son. 

Featured image: U-KISS’ Hoon tied the knot with Hwang Ji Seon. Credit: Website/Soompi

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U-Kiss’ Alexander and Eli Sign With Tango Music, Reunite With the Rest of the Group

Five U-KISS members are now all under Tango Music. Credit: Twitter/U-KISS

Good news, KissMes!  Alexander and Eli of the boy group U-KISS have signed an exclusive contract with Tango Music. 

With this, they will now be joining fellow U-KISS members Soohyun, Kiseop, and Hoon in the agency.

On Thursday, September 21, Tango Music made the announcement. “Following members Soohyun, Kiseop, and Hoon, we have recently signed exclusive contracts with Alexander and Eli. This is a significant and proud moment for us,” they said.

Additionally, the agency shared that member AJ, plans to remain within the reach for future activities with U-KISS as he is driven by passion for the group. As per reports, AJ had a change in career and is now working at a finance company.

U-KISS’ 15 years in the industry

Initially, a six-member group, U-KISS made its debut in 2008. Four more members: Hoon, Jun, AJ, and Kiseop were added to the group later on.

Throughout their career, the group released numerous hits including “330,”“Neverland,” and “Believe.”

Since then, U-KISS has undergone multiple lineup changes with a number of members leaving the group. Among them are members Shin Dong-Ho, Kevin, Lee Jun Young, and Kibum who are no longer with the band.

After the groups’ contract with their previous agency NH EMG ended in 2021, members Soohyun, Kiseop, and Hoon joined Tango Music. In 2022, they started promoting as a 3-member group. 

In June 2023, Alexander, Eli, and AJ, who also left, rejoined the group to celebrate their 15th debut anniversary. The now six-member group released the special mini album Play List with the title tracks “Party Tonight” and “The Wonderful Escape. Said album was the group’s first release in five and a half years. 

Additionally, U-KISS also held their successful Japan concerts in July.

With the members together again in one agency, fans are thrilled to see the group’s continued promotions in the future.

Feautred image: Five U-KISS members are now all under Tango Music. Credit: Twitter/U-KISS

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