EXID’s Hani, Hyuna, T-ARA’s Jiyeon: Female Celebrities Criticized For Their Husbands’ Actions

Despite the recent controversy surrounding the tragic death of a patient under the care of psychiatrist and broadcaster Yang Jae-woong at the hospital, Hani, a soon-to-be bride, is also facing hurtful remarks.

Recently, it was reported that A, who was being treated for diet drug addiction at a hospital run by Yang Jae-woong, died in May with his hands bound in a shocking incident.

After conducting an autopsy, the National Forensic Service determined that the cause of death was intestinal obstruction. As a result, A filed a criminal complaint with the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, accusing the psychiatrists and medical staff of intentional neglect. Despite a public apology from Yang Jae-woong, the criticism surrounding the case has not subsided. The situation is further complicated by the recent marriage announcement of Hani and Yang Jae-woong, with Hani facing backlash for openly dating the psychiatrist, who is ten years her senior, for two years before officially announcing their marriage through a handwritten letter on social media last month. This came four years after they began dating in June 2022.

Four days after the controversial accident, Yang Jae-woong announced his marriage to Hani. Fans also criticized his delayed response, as he did not address the incident until two months after it occurred. This was seen as a hasty decision that did not benefit either Yang Jae-woong or Hani.

Hani’s latest post has sparked controversy due to its malicious comments about her potential husband, Yang Jae-woong. Some commenters cautioned Hani to carefully consider her marriage to a doctor in the broadcasting industry, stating that it could potentially lead to neglect of both work and patients.

Ever since her wedding announcement, singer Hyun-ah has been facing a barrage of negative comments and controversies. She and Yong Jun-hyung revealed their plans to get married on August 8, less than a year after they went public with their relationship on social media. The couple will tie the knot in an outdoor ceremony on October 11 at Samcheonggak in Seoul, officially becoming husband and wife.

Despite the wedding announcement, Hyun-ah’s social media accounts continued to be flooded with negative comments about her soon-to-be husband, Yong Jun-hyung. On the 13th, during her celebratory performance in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, a video of Hyun-ah’s expression hardening went viral as the audience reacted to her induction of response. Many believe that this negative reception was also a result of her marriage announcement with Yong Jun-hyung, who was involved in the controversial Jung Joon-young group chat room.

After acknowledging that he had seen illegal filming shared by Jung Joon-young in a group chat room, Yong Jun-hyung withdrew from the highlights in March 2019. He then promptly joined the army a month later and was designated as a social service worker due to a knee injury. He fulfilled his military duty as an alternative service member and is currently pursuing a solo career as a singer after his release from the military.

Despite initially denying any involvement in the “Jung Joon-young group chat room,”Yong Joon-hyung eventually confessed to watching the illegal video. His past was brought back into the spotlight when the BBC released a documentary called “Burning Sun: The Story of Women Who Exposed K-Pop Stars’ Secret Chat Room.”With the documentary’s release, criticism towards Hyun-ah had already been mounting, but reached a peak when the news of their wedding was announced. In response to the backlash, Yong Joon-hyung stated, “I will endure any hurtful and ugly comments,”and expressed his hope that his loved ones would not be affected by the controversy.

In the midst of the controversy surrounding her husband Hwang Jae-gyun, T-ara Ji-yeon has also become a target of scrutiny as a celebrity.

During the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League game between KT Wiz and Hanwha Eagles at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 5th of last month, there was a bench clearing incident between the two teams. Hwang Jae-kyun called out Hanwha Eagles pitcher Park Sung-won after the game, as he believed that Park’s intense strikeout celebration during a significant score gap violated an unwritten rule in baseball. This led to a confrontation between the two teams.

Despite Hwang Jae-gyun’s apology, both Hanwha Eagles manager Kim Kyung-moon and veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin faced criticism for their inability to control Hwang’s emotional outburst. Some Hanwha Eagles fans even resorted to leaving malicious comments on Hwang’s wife, Ji-yeon’s social media accounts.

Afterwards, Ji-yeon revealed her decision to temporarily step back from her personal YouTube channel endeavors. This led to speculations about the couple’s separation.