Yubin and Kwon’s love story is a captivating blend of two different worlds, the glitzy stage of K-pop and the competitive court of professional tennis.
This lovely couple has hit the headlines, leaving their fans pondering the question, “Why did Yubin break up with tennis player Kwon Soon Woo?”
Keep reading to find the answer to “why.”
On 5 October 2023, RRR Entertainment confirmed that both Wonder Girls’ Yubin and tennis player Kwon Soon Woo had broken up with each other. The reason for the breakup was neither disclosed by Yubin’s company nor by Kwon. However, it seems like a mutual step as RRR Entertainment further quoted the couple decided to remain as “good friends.” The couple only dated for 5 months after confirming their relationship in May 2023.
Exploring the Relationship Timeline of Yubin and Kwon Soon Woo
“A K-pop singer and a Korean tennis player seem like a match made in heaven,” that’s what fans said after hearing the dating news of Wonder Girls’ Yubin and tennis player Kwon Soon Woo. Their unique pairing showcased the magic of love transcending boundaries, serving just like a K-drama plot.
Kim Yu-bin was born on October 4, 1988, in Gwangju, South Korea. She started her career as a singer and debuted in JYP’s Korean girl group, “Wonder Girls” in 2007. The group successfully continued till 2017, and soon after the group was disbanded, Yubin focused on her solo work. She further established her own music label, RRR Entertainment.
On the other hand, Kwon Soon-woo was born on 2 December 1997 in Sangju, South Korea. He is a South Korean professional tennis player who debuted as a professional in 2015. Kwon was ranked at No. 52 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 2021. His current ranking is at 112, calculated on 11 September 2023.
During the 2023 Davis Cup Finals held at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center, Yubin was seen attending the game, cheering for Kwon. The singer and player also went on a dinner together in February 2023. Ever since rumors broke out about the couple dating each other.
At that time, a representative from Yubin’s company confirmed the news to the South Korean news tabloid in May 2023. They stated that it is impossible to make a judgment about their personal life. However, both of them are indeed dating each other. Both Yubin and Kwon have a 9-year age gap.
Why Did Wonder Girls’ Yubin Break Up with Tennis Player Kwon Soon Woo?
The Korean entertainment industry is known as one of the strict industries when it comes to dating. To a certain age, celebrities are not allowed to date any other person. However, it seems like the scenario is finally changing. This year a lot of Korean celebrities confirmed their relationship, like Jisoo and Ahn Bo-Hyun, IU and Lee Jong Suk, and more.
Yubin and Kwon Soon Woo were one such couple who confirmed their relationship 5 months ago. But, suddenly, fans started speculating that Yubin deleted all the pictures she posted of Kwon on her Instagram account. This fueled the break-up rumors among the fans.
Later, on October 5, 2023, RRR Entertainment confirmed that both have broken up and are separated now. The reason behind the break up is still not revealed as the company said they can’t disclose much about the couple. The representative further said,
“It’s true that Yubin has broken up with Kwon Soon Woo. They have decided to remain good friends.”
Additionally, neither Yubin nor Kwon had stated anything personal about the separation. Fans are now speculating that the break-up must have happened on mutual terms after the company’s statement. Some even hinted at the unsportsmanlike behavior of Kown after losing to Thai players at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
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