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Kang Kyun-sung Announces Marriage with Handwritten Letter; Past 'Premarital Chastity' Remarks Gain Attention
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Kang Kyun-sung Announces Marriage with Handwritten Letter; Past 'Premarital Chastity' Remarks Gain Attention

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kang Kyun-sung of the group Noel will marry his girlfriend on October 30.
  • He announced the wedding through a handwritten letter shared on his social media.
  • The singer's past statements about 'premarital chastity' have resurfaced following the announcement.

Kang Kyun-sung, a member of the popular South Korean vocal group Noel, is set to marry his girlfriend on October 30. The singer personally shared the happy news with fans through a handwritten letter posted on his social media accounts.

I have met a precious person with whom I want to walk together for the rest of my life, and we will be getting married on October 30.

— Kang Kyun-sungAnnouncing his upcoming marriage in a handwritten letter.

In the letter, Kang expressed his excitement and slight nervousness about sharing the announcement, stating his desire to inform his official fan club, "Noelbit," first. He conveyed deep gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support through both joyful and difficult times, acknowledging their role in his life and career.

"Thanks to you who always stayed by my side, whether in good times or bad, I have been able to live receiving so much love," Kang wrote. "I sincerely thank you for always supporting me without change and for sharing the precious moments of my life with me."

I am a little nervous as I deliver this news, but I wanted to tell you all directly before anyone else.

— Kang Kyun-sungExpressing his feelings about sharing the wedding news with his fans.

Following the wedding announcement, Kang's past remarks about practicing "premarital chastity" have garnered renewed attention. He had previously revealed in various variety show appearances, including MBC's "Radio Star" in 2015, that he had taken a vow of abstinence before marriage, a statement that generated significant buzz at the time for its candidness regarding his views on relationships.

Thanks to you who always stayed by my side, whether in good times or bad, I have been able to live receiving so much love. I sincerely thank you for always supporting me without change and for sharing the precious moments of my life with me.

— Kang Kyun-sungExpressing gratitude to his fans.

Kang Kyun-sung debuted in 2002 with Noel, a four-member vocal group known for numerous hit songs such as 'Hold On', 'Proposal', 'All of You Was', 'Missing You Missing You', and 'Late Night in the Alleyway in Front of Your House'.

I think it would be a great strength if you continue to watch over me with a warm heart and bless me.

— Kang Kyun-sungAsking for continued support and blessings from his fans.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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