Old wounds or just bad timing? K-pop idols missing from weddings stir talk

From left, Han Sun-hwa, Suzy and Soyeon / Xportsnews

A string of no-shows at celebrity weddings has stirred up speculation of lingering feuds among former girl group members, with fans questioning the absence of high-profile names like Suzy, Han Sun-hwa and Soyeon.

Former Miss A member Min tied the knot Saturday in a private outdoor ceremony in Seoul, attended by family and close friends. Her husband is an entrepreneur, and the couple reportedly met through a mutual acquaintance at a concert in 2018, dating for seven years before marrying.

From left, Jia, Min, and Fei / Captured from Min's social media

As the first Miss A member to get married, Min received warm congratulations from former groupmates Jia and Fei, who attended the ceremony. The event was also graced by fellow JYP Entertainment alumni, including 2AM’s Jo Kwon, Jung Jin-woon, and Lee Chang-min, who performed congratulatory songs, as well as Wonder Girls’ Sunye.

Guests at Min's wedding / Captured from Sunye's social media

However, conspicuously absent was Suzy, the most prominent member of Miss A. Suzy not only missed the ceremony but has also made no mention of Min’s wedding on her social media accounts, fueling rumors of a longstanding rift.

Miss A officially disbanded in December 2017. At the time, Suzy was at the peak of her career, enjoying widespread success in acting and endorsements, which had already sparked speculation of tension within the group. Her absence at the wedding has reignited those rumors.

YouTuber Park We, front row right, with Secret members / Captured from Park's social media

The group Secret has also found itself in a similar situation, with wedding attendance — or lack thereof — serving as a public barometer for internal relationships. When Secret member Song Ji-eun married YouTuber Park We in October last year, former member Han Sun-hwa was nowhere to be seen, even as Jung Hana and Jun Hyo-sung joined the celebration.

A photo shared by Park We before the wedding showed him with Song Ji-eun and the two attending members, but Han Sun-hwa was notably absent. She was also missing from the group’s 14th debut anniversary gathering in October 2023 and a birthday meetup for Jung Hana in February 2024. Meanwhile, Jun Hyo-sung, Jung Hana, and Song Ji-eun continue to meet regularly and show their close bond through photos and social media posts.

In a previous interview with YouTube channel 14F, Han Sun-hwa reflected on her early idol days. “Debuting as a singer came first, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without that version of myself. It was an extremely tough time. I was so busy, and when I look back, I’m amazed that I managed to endure it all.” Her comments have been interpreted by some as adding weight to rumors of internal discord.

Guests at Hyomin's wedding / Captured from Jiyeon's social media

T-ara member Soyeon also reignited feud rumors when she failed to attend Jiyeon’s wedding in December 2022. While other T-ara members, including Ham Eun-jung, Hyo-min and Qri, were present, and close friend IU sang the congratulatory song, Soyeon’s absence drew attention. She was instead seen sharing moments from a stay in Jeju Island with her husband, soccer player Cho Yu-min, who is nine years her junior.

Soyeon had explained that the wedding date conflicted with a week-long stay in Jeju that was already planned. However, when she also missed Hyo-min’s wedding in April this year, further questions were raised. “There was a delay in renovations and moving that I couldn’t reschedule. On top of that, I was taking care of my dog, Toto, and doing everything on my own," Soyeon later stated. "I couldn’t attend the national team match in March, nor could I make it to my checkups scheduled in April, and unfortunately, I’ll have to miss Hyo-min’s wedding too.”

This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.