Ex-T-ara’s Soyeon to marry soccer player


Soyeon, a former member of K-pop girl group T-ara, announced on Jan. 18 that she is getting married.

The 34-year-old singer will tie the knot with soccer player Cho Yu-min, 25, who plays for the Suwon FC team.

Former T-ara member Soyeon and soccer player Cho Yu-min will be getting married in November (Instagram)

Soyeon’s agency, Think Entertainment, announced that the two will get married in November.

"Singer/actress Soyeon will be marrying Suwon FC soccer player Cho Yu-min. The couple plan to hold their wedding ceremony in November when Cho's season comes to an end, and Soyeon will be busy as well assisting Cho Yu-min throughout the season,” it said, according to SBS News.

It added, "Please congratulate the bright future of the couple, and please look forward to Soyeon's continued activities in many areas."

Soyeon announced her marriage on her Instagram account.

“In July 2009, I first met the fans and for 12 years and until now, I have always been thankful to the fans but also regretful. Today, the day has come when I am sharing the news of my marriage to you all,” she said on Jan. 18.

She added, “Since I debuted, I have always been worried about showing a good image to my fans, but this change is both unfamiliar and exciting to me.”

“I have decided to spend the rest of my life with a person who always supports and believes in both artist Soyeon and person Park Soyeon, who always supports me so that I cannot give up whenever I get tired, and who always works hard for my loving parents,” she said.

The two decided to get married after three years of dating. Soyeon debuted in T-ara in 2009.