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The recent absence of former Secret member Han Sun-hwa from ex-bandmate Song Ji-eun's wedding has reignited rumors of discord within the K-pop group. On October 9, 2024, Ji-eun, a former member of the now-disbanded girl group Secret, tied the knot with YouTuber Park Whi.
The wedding was a star-studded ceremony attended by several celebrities, including her fellow ex-group members Jun Hyo-sung and Jung Ha-na. However, Sunhwa's conspicuous absence, paired with her social media posts of spending time with friends on the same day, sparked fresh speculation about unresolved tensions between the former bandmates.
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Over the years, Secret experienced internal issues, which led to several departures. Sunhwa was the first to leave in 2016 to pursue an acting career, followed by Ji-eun in 2018. Hyosung, the last original member, exited the group and the agency in early 2018, effectively leading to Secret’s disbandment.
For the unversed, Secret, a K-pop girl group formed by TS Entertainment in 2009, initially consisted of four members: Jun Hyo-seong, Jung Ha-na, Song Ji-eun, and Han Sun-hwa. They made their debut with the single I Want You Back in October 2009 and gained popularity with their catchy hits and charming performances.
What caused the K-pop group Secret to disband?
The disbandment of Secret was linked to disputes with their agency, TS Entertainment, as multiple members filed lawsuits against the company, citing alleged mistreatment and unpaid earnings.
These legal battles culminated in the members leaving the agency and going their separate ways, officially marking the end of the group's era in the K-pop industry.
Adding to the ongoing speculation, Sun-hwa was also noticeably absent from the group's 14th-anniversary reunion earlier this year, further fueling rumors of lingering tensions.
Despite these speculations, the exact nature of the current relationships between the members remains unclear, and no official statements have been made regarding the rumored discord.
As for Ji-eun, she publicly announced her relationship with Park Whi in December 2023. The latter is a well-known YouTuber who documents his life after becoming paralyzed from a fall in 2014, and the couple's journey has attracted significant public interest.
The wedding, held on October 9, featured notable figures such as Jeon Hyun-moo, who served as the host, and singers Lee Soon-yi and Jo Hye-ryun, who performed as wedding singers. The guest list also included familiar faces like Rainbow’s Jisook and Ji-eun’s former bandmates, Jung Hana and Jun Hyo-sung.
The couple had announced their wedding plans on May 9 through their YouTube channel, after publicly making their relationship official in December of the previous year. Ji-eun’s husband, Park Whi, a former soccer player, has garnered attention for his inspiring journey after being diagnosed with quadriplegia in 2014, following a tragic fall that caused severe spinal injuries.
The wedding was an event that gained attention not only due to the star-studded guest list but also because of the ongoing curiosity about the dynamics among the former group members.
