In a heartwarming update for the K-pop and Korean entertainment community, Kang Kyun Sung, a member of the veteran R&B vocal quartet NOEL, has officially announced his intention to tie the knot this autumn.
The 45-year-old singer is set to marry 31-year-old actress Yu Ha Jin in a private ceremony scheduled for late October.
The news was first shared directly by the artist himself through a thoughtful social media update, before being officially confirmed by his management agency.
The sudden revelation has sparked a wave of warm congratulations from fans, industry peers, and the general public, celebrating a new life milestone for the beloved vocalist.
Handwritten Letter to Fans and Official Agency Statements
The announcement began on August 3, when Kang Kyun Sung reached out to his fanbase- affectionately known as Noeulbit- via a personal handwritten letter posted to his personal social media account.
Wanting his dedicated supporters to hear the news from him first, he expressed his happiness and gratitude in an emotional message. He wrote directly to his followers:
“I have met a precious person with whom I want to walk through life together.”
He went on to acknowledge the unwavering love and encouragement he has received throughout his decades-long career, adding:
“Thank you to the fans who have always steadfastly supported me and shared the precious times of my life.
It would be a great strength if you continue to watch over us and bless us with warm hearts.”
Following the singer’s social media post, his agency, S27M Entertainment, released an official public statement on August 4 confirming the details of the upcoming nuptials and offering insights into the couple’s commitment.
The agency formally announced:
“Kang Kyun-sung will hold his wedding ceremony with actor Yu Ha-jin at a location in Seoul on October 30.”
Representing the couple’s shared vision for their future, S27M Entertainment further elaborated on their bond and Kang Kyun Sung’s ongoing career plans, stating:
“The two have promised their future to each other based on deep trust and affection.
Kang Kyun-sung decided to marry with profound certainty and love for his bride-to-be, and he plans to continue his activities as the head of a household and as an artist in the future.”
The agency requested that fans and the media extend their blessings to the couple as they prepare to build a home together while maintaining their respective careers in the entertainment industry.
Background of the Couple, Variety Reflections, and Public Reactions
Kang Kyun Sung, born in 1981, first entered the Korean music scene in 2002 as a member of NOEL under JYP Entertainment.
Over the past two decades, the group established itself as one of South Korea’s premier vocal groups, delivering chart-topping ballad hits such as “Even If I Get Hold of You,” “Proposal,” and “I Miss You.”
Renowned for his impressive vocal range and endearing personality, Kang Kyun Sung has also built a strong television presence, appearing on numerous variety broadcasts as a humorist and musical talent.
His bride-to-be, Yu Ha Jin, born in 1995, is an accomplished actress who is 14 years his junior.
She made her television acting debut in the 2019 MBC drama series One Spring Night and has since expanded her acting portfolio across both television and stage productions.
Her screen credits include roles in notable dramas such as Meow, the Secret Boy, Fly High Butterfly, and Love Is for Suckers.
Most recently, she completed a successful run in the theatrical play Rented Apartment.
The wedding announcement also reignited public interest in Kang Kyun Sung’s past television appearances, where he candidly discussed his personal views on relationships and dating.
Earlier in the year, during a broadcast of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, host Kim Heechul brought up Kang’s famous “premarital chastity pledge” from 2011.
Looking back at the pledge, Kang humorously confessed:
“It’s lacking. I feel ashamed.”
When Kim Heechul jokingly asked if he had kept it, Kang honestly admitted with a laugh:
“I couldn’t keep it. How long should I wait? I’m 46 years old.”
His candidness and humor regarding his personal journey resonated with many viewers, making his marriage announcement all the more heartwarming.
As the news of their October 30 wedding continues to circulate, fans across the world are flooding social media with congratulatory messages, wishing Kang Kyun Sung and Yu Ha Jin a lifetime of happiness, health, and mutual success.