Lots of Korean celebrities are announcing their marriage this 2022, starting from the now-married Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon, Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin, HyunA and Dawn, and now T-Ara member Jiyeon will tie the knot soon with professional baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun.
On February 10, the girl group member announced her marriage plans with Hwang Jae Gyun through a handwritten letter that she posted on her Instagram account.
Here is the English translation for the one-page letter.
Hello. This is Jiyeon.
I am taking the courage to write this letter because I have something to tell my fans personally.
I debuted during my teenage years, and time has now flown by so fast as I am already in my 30s.
When anxiety and uncertainties surrounded me after my debut as a young idol, I was scared, and when I wanted to give up because of the difficult times in my 20s, it’s because of everyone who supported and cheered me on that I was able to get through the long tunnel and get to where I am today.
I wanted to tell this to my fans directly through my words instead of hearing the news from other people.
Last year, I met someone through an acquaintance and started dating right after. He is a considerate man who always takes care of me and teaches me what happiness is.
Next winter, I will exchange vows with my boyfriend, who is like a gift that life has given me.
I will live happily and beautifully with my dependable boyfriend, who had always lent me his shoulder to lean on and held me tight when I was unstable.
I am worried that this sudden news might surprise everyone. Now that the day has come for me to share this happiness with everyone, I am also nervous and trembling as I write these words.
I will continue to repay all the love and support I have received from fans by showing a good image. Thank you, and I love you.
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Alongside the handwritten letter were photos of Jiyeon and his boyfriend, Hwang Jae Gyun. Last month, Hwang Jae Gyun appeared on the KBS2TV program Mr. House Husband and announced that he has a girlfriend with who he has been dating for four months.
The baseball player also hinted at Jiyeon’s identity when he danced to T-Ara on the MBC program I Live Alone.
Jae Gyun also expressed his feelings as the couple announced their upcoming wedding. “I have someone whom I want to be with for the rest of my life, and I decided to get married to her. She is someone who helped me a lot by firmly holding my hand and being next to me when I was having a hard time last year.”
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He also mentioned how they were careful at disclosing their relationship and marriage plans, especially when he was concentrating on a game. So they decided to announce it before the start of the baseball season.
“To all KT fans, I will work harder to provide joy this season as we did last year, so please continue to give us lots of support and attention,” he finished.
Meanwhile, Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun started dating last year and immediately became committed lovers. The couple announced their marriage after about five months of dating.