Youjoung, Formerly of LABOUM, to Marry Same-Age Finance Worker in December: "I Found Someone Who Cherishes Me Like a Daughter"

Youjoung (34), formerly of the girl group LABOUM, is getting married this coming December.

On October 8, Youjoung posted a handwritten letter on her social media, personally announcing the news by writing, "This coming winter, I am getting married. I have met a wonderful partner to spend the rest of my life with, and we will be walking our futures together."

Her agency, Dcl ENT, also officially announced in a press release on the same day, "Youjoung will hold her wedding with her same-age partner at a location in Seoul on December 12." According to the agency, the groom-to-be works in the Yeouido financial industry, and the couple decided to get married after dating for about two years.

Youjoung introduced her fiancé, saying, "He is someone who cherishes me like a daughter—me, who always thought I lived so bravely and well on my own—and makes me feel every day just how loved I am." She added, "I have met a good person who brings me peace of mind and makes me feel secure when we are together." Youjoung has been preparing for the wedding over the past year.

Youjoung shared that the encouraging words from fans wishing, "I hope you meet a good person now and be even happier," had stayed in her heart for a long time. She expressed, "Thanks to that support, I think I was able to courageously begin a new page in my life," adding, "Just as you supported my new beginning five years ago, I would be truly grateful if you could cheer on my new life with warm hearts once again." She also noted, "I will continue to live diligently just as I do now and work hard to greet you all with an even better image."

Youjoung debuted with LABOUM in 2014 and served as the group's leader. When her seven-year exclusive contract with her agency ended in September 2021, she chose not to renew and left the team. At the time, Youjoung stated, "My life as the leader of LABOUM is now coming to an end, and I plan to move forward with new challenges." The remaining members renewed their contracts and continued activities as a four-member group.

Having worked as a broadcast host since leaving the group, Youjoung plans to continue her broadcasting career even after marriage.

(Photo: Reporter Baek Seung-철)

(SBS Star News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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