Noel's Kang Kyun-sung to marry actress Yu Ha-jin in October

Kang Kyun-sung (45), a member of the group Noel, will tie the knot with actress Yu Ha-jin this October. Having previously garnered significant attention for publicly declaring his commitment to pre-marital chastity, he is now announcing a new beginning after meeting his life partner 11 years later, drawing heartfelt congratulations from fans.

On the 4th, his agency S27M Entertainment officially announced, “Kang Kyun-sung will hold his wedding ceremony with actress Yu Ha-jin at a location in Seoul on October 30.”

The agency added, “The two have promised to share a future together based on deep trust and affection for one another. Kang Kyun-sung decided to marry out of certainty and love for his bride-to-be, and he plans to continue his activities both as the head of a household and as an artist.”

Kang personally shared the news of his marriage through his SNS on the 3rd.

“I have met a precious person whom I want to walk alongside for the rest of my life,” he told fans. “I express my sincere gratitude to Noellight members who have always supported me and shared precious moments of my life. It would be a great strength if you could continue to watch over us with warm hearts and bless us.”

In particular, this marriage is drawing significant interest as it represents the culmination of the long-held convictions regarding pre-marital chastity that Kang had publicly stated in the past.

In 2015, Kang drew massive attention by candidly revealing his values regarding pre-marital chastity through broadcasts and interviews. At the time, he did not hide his convictions, eliciting various reactions, and he has consistently maintained those same values since then.

Now, 11 years later, after holding onto his long-standing convictions, Kang has met his lifelong partner, Yu, to begin the second act of his life.

Having debuted in 2002 with the group Noel, Kang has been loved for numerous hit songs such as "Proposal," "Even While Holding On," "It Was All You," "Missing You, Missing You," and "Late Night in the Alleyway in Front of Your House." In addition to his sweet vocals and stable live performance skills, he has consistently connected with the public through his witty sense of humor on variety shows.

As Kang takes on the new titles of both singer and husband, fans continue to offer blessings and support for his new chapter.