After revealing that they have been in a romantic relationship for four years, Thunder, 32, a former member of K-pop boy band MBLAQ, and Mimi, 30, a former member of girl group Gugudan, are getting married next year.
Thunder (born Park Sang-hyun), brother of former 2NE1 member Sandara Park, told Korean media his marriage and career plans.
Thunder and Mimi in TV show "Second House 2" (Photo courtesy of KBS)
Mimi and Thunder (Instagram)
Thunder and Sandara Park in Manila (Jonathan Hicap)
The report stated that they are preparing to get married in the second half of 2024.
Thunder denied that Mimi is pregnant, saying, "It's not like that at all. However, we want to have a little more time to prepare for the wedding and be comfortable, and we want to go on a lot of dates.”
"We always want to share a life full of bright and happy energy like the sitcom 'Unstoppable High Kick' or the animation 'Crayon Shin-chan.’ My dream is to become a family full of fun episodes. In particular, I would like to become a couple with good influence like Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra," he said.
Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra are hosts of the TV show “Second House 2,” in which Thunder and Mimi revealed their relationship.
Thunder thanked the two hosts and the production team of “Second House 2” for helping him in revealing his relationship with Mimi.
When asked about children, Thunder said he is hoping to have a daughter and a son.
“I wish I could have a daughter who resembles Mimi, but Mimi wants to have a daughter who resembles me… in fact, Dara,” he said.
Thunder said Sandara supports their relationship, saying the two suit well. Sandara brings gifts to Mimi, he added.
Sandara released his debut solo Korean album “Sandara Park” and Thunder said he and Mimi are supporting her.
"Mimi and I are really supporting Sandara Park noona's new album activities with all our hearts," he said.
According to Thunder, he will not neglect his career amid the marriage plans.
"I am releasing an album while doing hip-hop music. Maybe it was luck to meet Mimi so I will continue to release good music as a hip-hop artist from now on," he said.
About Mimi, Thunder said, “After her group disbanded, Mimi released a solo single album and recently released a movie. She is in contact with companies to focus on her acting career, and will work hard in more fields in the future."
“And our common goal is to appear on various broadcast programs together and someday want to release an album together like Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra,” he added.