TVXQ's Changmin announced the postponement of his wedding plans amid the COVID-19 health pandemic affecting South Korea and the rest of the world.
According to a report by Elle, Changmin recently announced that he is putting on hold his wedding plans amid the spike in Coronavirus cases in Korea. The wedding was originally scheduled for the first week of September.
In a statement released by SM Entertainment, the agency confirmed the news and said that the families of Changmin and his fiancé will discuss the rescheduling of the wedding.
Changmin originally announced his wedding plans in June. He shared his good news through a handwritten letter and sought the fans' blessings as he embarked on a new chapter of his life. In his letter, he apologized to fans for his sudden wedding news. However, he assured them that he will continue to work hard as a member of TVXQ. He also said that he will seriously take on the role as the head of his household after he gets married.
Changmin's news was greeted by positive feedback from fans who praised him for always being open about his personal life.They said Changmin was already at the right age to settle down.
The TVXQ member was not the only celebrity who had to postpone his wedding plans amid the recent COVID-19 surge in Korea.
Actress Kang Sora canceled her original wedding plans for August 29 with her fiancé. The couple will opt for a simple family gathering instead. According to her agency, Plum Entertainment, the event will be kept private. They appealed for understanding from members of the press.
It can be recalled that Kang Sora announced her wedding plans to her fans this month. In her letter to her fans, she assured them that she is embarking on married life with a positive outlook. She added that she will strive hard to become an even better actress after her marriage.
Actor Ryu Deok Hwan, who announced plans to get married to his non-celebrity girlfriend of seven years, also opted to postpone his wedding to October next year, Soompi reported.
After writing a personal letter to his fans to announce the news, his agency urged Ryu Deok Hwan's supporters to wish him well as he prepares for his next role as a family man.
South Korea recently experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases in highly populated areas like Seoul, Busan, Sejeong, and Daejong.