Only seven days in the month of August and Korean couples are already making headlines with sad news. Korean celebrity couples UEE – Kangnam and Choi Jong Hoon – Son Yeon Jae confirm their breakup on August 1. These Korean breakups did not last long though. Let’s take a look at this short lived Korean romances.
South Korean actress and singer Kim Yu-jin, popularly known as UEE, is a former member of K-pop group After School. She also appeared in TV dramas like High Society in 2015 and Marriage Contract in 2016. Kangnam, on the other hand, is the vocalist of hip-hop group M.I.B. HE and UEE confirmed on July 14 that they have already been dating for three months as reported by Soompi. This came after they denied rumors two times.
Choi Jong-hoon, a south Korean guitarist, musician, and actor heads the rock band F.T Island. While, Son Yeon Jae, a gymnast who won the Asian Games in 2014, and a three-time champion for the Asian Championship in 2016, 2015, and 2013. The two started dating on June 14 this year as reported by Soompi as well.
UEE and Kangnam 3 month romance, Choi Jong Hoon and Son Yeon Jae 2 months
On August 1, two Korean couples confirmed news of their breakups. Uee and Kangnam’s agency both released official statements saying they ended their 3-month relationship because of their busy schedules. According to AllKpop, Uee’s agency, Yeoreum Entertainment, said, “Kangnda and UEE recently broke up. They each focused on their work and naturally separated. They’ve decided to remain colleagues who will cheer each other on.”
Kangnam’s agency, RD Entertainment, on the other hand said, “It’s true he and UEE recently broke up. They naturally grew apart due to their busy schedules.”
While UEE and Kangam announce the sad news, Choi Jong Hoon and Son Yeon Jae also end their 2 month relationship. A report by HelloKPop says it has been around 2 weeks since they broke up. Choi Jong Hoon said Son Yeon Jae felt too much burden from the relationship. His statement read, “I wanted to tell the fans first with my sincere heart. She felt much burden from the relationship.”
He promised fans that he will become a more mature Choi Jong-hoon and thanked fans for the support. He assures them that he is doing well.
The short lived romance of UEE-Kangnam and Choi Jng Hoon bring sad news to every K-pop and k-drama fan out there. But life goes on and we only wish for the best for each of them.