Girl’s Day’s Minah to Marry Actor On Joo-wan in November

Singer and actress Minah, formerly of Girl's Day, shared her heartfelt thoughts on her upcoming marriage to On Joo-wan with fans on her fan cafe.

On the 4th, Minah's agency SM C&C and On Joo-wan's agency Haewadal Entertainment announced that the couple will tie the knot in November.

Both agencies confirmed that after a sincere relationship, the two have decided to marry, stating, "From a long-standing friendship, their love blossomed into a romantic relationship, and they have decided to spend their lives together starting this November." They added, "We would appreciate your warm attention and congratulations as they embark on this new chapter of their lives."

On the same day, Minah personally shared the news with her fans through a handwritten letter on her fan cafe. She filled a yellow sheet of paper with her genuine feelings about the marriage.

Minah began her letter with, "Hello! Bangbeom members!! (Bangbeom, a playful nickname for Minah's fan club, inspired by the Korean word for a neighborhood watch patrol) Hahaha, I really thought a lot about how to bring up this topic," expressing her initial hesitation. She continued, "I imagined announcing it in the most wonderful way when the time came, but it didn't go as planned, so I decided to write it down quickly," revealing her marriage news.

She added, "Still, I'm glad I can convey my feelings this way. Recently, I had the chance to perform a congratulatory song for long-time fans, and it felt like taking out my most cherished item from an old drawer," reminiscing about her memories with fans as she prepares for the next chapter of her life.

Minah expressed her gratitude to her fans, saying, "You are my era and my life. Thanks to your precious support and love, I've been able to live warmly and continue moving forward."

She also shared, "Without Girl's Day and Daisies, I wouldn't be here. I'm truly a happy person. I wanted to say thank you for showing me that life can be filled with such heartfelt emotions." She emphasized her determination to live as an artist and an individual, fueled by the love of her fans.

Finally, she mentioned her fiancé On Joo-wan, saying, "I now have someone who supports me closely and firmly!!" She added, "I will continue to challenge myself and receive your support while protecting my family." She concluded with a warm request, "Please congratulate us with all your heart ♡ To my Daisies, stay passionate :)"

Minah and On Joo-wan first met in 2016 while appearing on SBS's 'Beautiful Gong Shim.' They later worked together in the musical 'The Days.' Minah was born in 1993, and On Joo-wan in 1983, making them ten years apart.

Below is the full text of Minah's handwritten letter.

Hello! Bangbeom members!! Hahaha, I really thought a lot about how to bring up this topic. I imagined announcing it in the most wonderful way when the time came, but it didn't go as planned, so I decided to write it down quickly.

Still, I'm glad I can convey my feelings this way! Recently, I had the chance to perform a congratulatory song for long-time fans, and it felt like taking out my most cherished item from an old drawer.

You were young, and so was I back then. I felt, "We were really passionate in those days," and honestly, I missed it, haha.

You are my era and my life. Thanks to your precious support and love, I've been able to live warmly and continue moving forward.

That's why I strive to receive your affection and dedicate myself to my work, believing it's the way to repay the love you've given me!!

Without Girl's Day and Daisies, I wouldn't be here. I'm truly a happy person. I wanted to say thank you for showing me that life can be filled with such heartfelt emotions.

Because of you, I have the confidence to move forward as an artist and as a person.

Now, I also have someone who supports me closely and firmly!! Hehe, I will continue to challenge myself and receive your support while protecting my family.

Please congratulate us with all your heart ♡ To my Daisies, stay passionate :)

Sincerely, Bang Minah, your Bangbeom captain

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This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Lee Yejin