Ex-YG Jung Jin-hyung Ties the Knot with Kitazawa Mayu: A New Korean-Japanese Power Couple Born

Ex-YG Jung Jin-hyung Ties the Knot with Kitazawa Mayu: A New Korean-Japanese Power Couple Born

Jung Jin-hyung gained attention as a contestant on Mnet’s audition program “Mix & Match” (2014), which was held to select members for YG Entertainment’s boy group iKON.

On Sep 22nd, Jung Jin-hyung and Kitazawa Mayu shared their wedding photos, along with the caption, “We are getting married.”

In the photos, Kitazawa Mayu is seen linking arms with Jung Jin-hyung, both displaying subtle smiles, exuding a calm and sincere vibe, which garnered significant attention.

Netizens responded with congratulatory messages such as, “Wishing you a marriage full of happiness” and “The most important thing is that you love each other.

Jung Jin-hyung initially gained recognition through “Mix & Match”, where he impressed viewers with outstanding performances. However, he was not selected as a final member of iKON.

After leaving YG, Jung Jin-hyung debuted as a solo artist under a different agency in 2017. Over the years, he has released several tracks, including “Calling You”, “Recall” and “Algorithm”, showcasing his unique musical style.

In 2024, Jung Jin-hyung was reintroduced under the stage name Angelo as part of the crew Ambitious Ambition, affiliated with AXIS, a company founded by a former YG director. However, he has not made any notable moves since that announcement.

Jung Jin-hyung’s wife, Kitazawa Mayu, is a model under KPLUS. Born in 1999, she is two years younger than Jung Jin-hyung, who was born in 1997.