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Ki Hui-hyeon and Lee Sang-yoon share 'love-stagram' from Osaka trip
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Ki Hui-hyeon and Lee Sang-yoon share 'love-stagram' from Osaka trip

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop star Ki Hui-hyeon and model Lee Sang-yoon are continuing their public relationship with a trip to Osaka.
  • The couple shared photos from their hotel room, including a moment of them wearing face masks together.
  • Ki Hui-hyeon, formerly of DIA, and Lee Sang-yoon, who appeared on a dating reality show, confirmed their relationship earlier this month.

K-pop singer Ki Hui-hyeon and model Lee Sang-yoon are embracing their public relationship with a romantic getaway to Osaka, Japan. The couple, who confirmed their romance earlier this month, has been actively sharing glimpses of their trip on social media, further solidifying their status as a public couple.

Ki Hui-hyeon, a former leader and rapper for the girl group DIA, posted a series of photos from their travels. One snapshot captured the couple enjoying a moment in their hotel room, both wearing face masks and appearing relaxed in comfortable attire. The images also showed Ki Hui-hyeon celebrating with a cake, marking her birthday during the trip.

The couple's public display of affection began when they simultaneously posted videos from their Osaka trip on their respective social media accounts on June 23. They were seen holding hands while walking through the city streets, sharing their experiences from the same locations. This public announcement followed Ki Hui-hyeon's participation in the Mnet audition program 'Produce 101' in 2016, where she ranked 19th, and her subsequent transition to acting. Lee Sang-yoon gained recognition after appearing on the dating reality program 'Heart Pairing' last year.

Their relationship marks a notable moment for Ki Hui-hyeon, who debuted in 2015 and later pursued an acting career, and Lee Sang-yoon, who has been active as a model and television personality. Their open relationship continues to garner attention from fans and media alike.

You have to blow out the candles, so I went all the way to the long subway ride, but as soon as I got off the subway, it was a cake paradise, strawberry cake that tasted like dust, birthday successful on the day, the real birthday is over.

โ€” Ki Hui-hyeonDescribing her birthday celebration during the trip to Osaka.
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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.