Koyote's Shinji to marry singer Moon Won, seven years her junior

Singers Moon Won, left, and Koyote's Shinji / Courtesy of JG Star

Shinji, member of the long-running K-pop group Koyote, is set to get married next year to fellow singer Moon Won, who is seven years her junior.

Her agency, JG Star Entertainment, confirmed Monday that Shinji was taking wedding photos with her fiance at a studio in Seoul. The wedding is scheduled to take place in the first half of next year.

Shinji and Moon Won first met when he appeared as a guest on an MBC Standard FM’s radio show, which Shinji hosted. Their professional encounter developed into a romantic relationship, and after dating for more than two years, they decided to tie the knot.

Ahead of the wedding, the couple will release a surprise duet Thursday titled “SalagaDoola." Shinji participated actively in supporting Moon in producing the track, lending her voice to complete the duet.

Shinji debuted in 1998 as the lead vocalist of Koyote and rose to fame with hits like “Pure Love,” “Sad Dream" and “Broken Heart.” Her clear vocals and cheerful personality have earned her steady popularity over the past two decades.

Moon began gaining recognition in 2013 when he placed fourth on JTBC’s "Hidden Singer," during the Yoon Min-soo episode. He later appeared on MBC’s "National Trot Festival" in 2020, further solidifying his career.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.