In the perpetually buzzing world of K-pop, gossip tends to live on of its own accord—and this time, CNBLUE member and actor Jung Yong Hwa was in the midst of wedding rumors. On October 15, a post on an online community went viral after saying that the 36-year-old celebrity was set to wed next year.
With no recent news of dating and his status thought to be unmarried, the rumour surprised fans, generating confusion and intrigue. The cryptic post was simple with the words, “My friend told me that Jung Yong Hwa will be married next year,” and soon spread through all social media platforms.
Faced with the whirlpool of rumors head-on, Jung Yong Hwa went on a livestream to reach out to fans and lay the speculations to rest. Speaking in his characteristic tranquil and sarcastic tone, he replied, “Normally, next year’s itinerary comes up by June. As it is now, my calendar for next year is already filled [with work]. I don’t see a ‘wedding’ on it.”
Brushing aside the rumors, he added, “No wedding on the agenda—so do stop DM’ing me with questions about it. It felt weird even to comment, so I kept my mouth shut.”
With this blunt remark, the singer conclusively refuted the rumors and calmed fans that he has no plans for marriage in the near future. He underscored that his priority at the moment is his hectic professional engagements for the rest of the year.
Jung Yong Hwa’s candid but lighthearted answer came as a welcome relief to fans, who had been spamming his inbox with messages. His blunt message has set the rumors straight, telling fans that not all online gossip must be taken seriously—particularly when it is presented without facts.