Korean K-pop group BIGBANG's member Taeyang is set to become a father as his wife Min Hyo Rin has confirmed that she is pregnant.
According to the online news portal Soompi, Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo reportedly broke that Min Hyo Rin is pregnant and will soon give birth.
However, the news didn't mention how far Min is pregnant with her child and the due date.
Due to viral news, Min's talent agency, PLUM A&C, told Korean media, "It is true that Min Hyo-rin is pregnant, and she is happily waiting for the birth. Please understand that it is difficult to answer other matters because she wants to give birth quietly."
Taeyang and Min confirmed their relationship in 2018, and the following year, they both got married.
Taeyang And Min Hyo Rin Relationship Details
As dating is taboo for the K-Pop industry, many have to hide their relationship from the public to avoid criticism and attention. However, Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin fought against all odds and became the most powerful couple in the K-Pop industry.
The duo Taeyang and Min met for the first time in 2013 when Taeyang needed a female co-artist to appears in the music video of his single, "1 AM." Fellow member G-Dragon suggested Min Hyo be cast in the music video.
Having impressed Min Hyo's role in the movie Sunny, Taeyang agreed to G-Dragon suggestion. However, before their contact, Min Hyo didn't know anything about Taeyang.
While filming the single "1 AM" music video, Taeyang and Min Hyo acted on intimated scenes and eventually felt for each other. In the same year, they both started dating. In 2015, the couple made their relationship public, but many fans already thought they were secretly dating before the announcement.
In 2015, after Taeyang and Min Hyo's dating resurfaced, YG Entertainment's founder, Yang Hyun Suk, confirmed the rumor and stated that Min Hyo is the first love on Taeyang.
Throughout the up-and-down in their relationship, after four years of dating, Taeyang announced the good news in December 2017 through his Instagram that he was engaged to the actress Min Hyo Rin, a month ahead of his mandatory two-year military duty.
On 3 February 2018, Taeyang officially married actress Min Hyo Rin in South Korea. The wedding ceremony was held in Church with actor Ki Tae Young as officiant.
Designer Suzan Lee posted a picture of the couple next to the caption: "The wedding of the year."
Min Hyo Rin walks in a strapless, long white floral applique-covered wedding dress with a full skirt, arm-to-arm, with her husband at a church at Gyeonggi.
Many YG Entertainment artists and band members Daesung and Seungri attended the wedding, including former 2NE1 members Sandara Park and CL, BLACKPINK, Singer Psy, SE7EN, and more.
The wedding reception was held at Paradise City resort hotel, Incheon, and hosted by Daesung, with CL and Seungri entertaining the bride and groom with congratulatory songs. Their wedding reception theme is inspired by the movie "Twilight: Breaking Dawn."
Following the wedding, Taeyang had to enlist for his mandatory two-year military services in March 2018. However, despite having a two-year long-distance relationship, they still showed their love for each other.
Taeyang often sent her letter and flower, and Min visited the military base every week where Taeyang was assigned.
Taeyang's wife, Min Hyo Rin, updated her fans as she posted new photos for the first time after four months. On 22 September, she posted a selfie and posted a short clip without any caption except few emoticons. Min Hyo Rin wore a cute sweater and a pearl necklace.
Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin Had A Halt In Their Relationship
Before their relationship went public, Min Hyo revealed that they had split away once. But soon, they sorted out their differences and reunited with each other.
As Min Hyo is the first girlfriend of Taeyang, Taeyang still feels that he lacks a lot and tries his best to make her happy. Hence, he sometimes feels frustrated and tries his best to sort out the problem as soon as possible. That's why they have become the most powerful couple in the industry.
Taeyang is quite a romantic, as he constantly writes a love letter to Min Hyo to express his love for her. In addition, Taeyang wrote many songs dedicated to Min Hyo, such as "Eyes, Nose, Lips." Min Hyo Rin also expresses her love for him by attending Taeyang's concert and show.
Taeyang Net Worth and Career Details
Taeyang has a net worth of $35 million, was popularly known as a band member of the popular K-Pop group Big Bang. In addition, he is a South Korean singer and songwriter. Taeyang joined Big Bang in 2006.
Taeyang came from a middle-class family, and in his early days, he experienced financial struggle. So, at a very young age, he used to do a part-time job to support his family. He likes to listen to classical music by artists like Franz Peter Schubert and Ludwig van Beethoven. While listening to Beethoven, he learned to play the piano.
At 12, Taeyang auditioned for Jinusean's music video 'A-yo' and appeared in the music video. After appearing in the music video, he was trained in YG entertainment. His effort eventually paid off, but Taeyang provided drinks to senior artists and dance groups as a trainee and cleaned the studio. However, he later admits that he didn't get help from seniors and was mistreated.
The company finally decided to team up with G-Dragon as a hip-hop duo but later changed into Daesung, Seungri, TOP, and Hyun-Seung and formed Big Bang in 2006. But when it was time for the official debut, Hyun-Seung left the company and a group. Since then, Taeyang has focused on his singing, and in 2006, the band released its first album, "Big Bang Vol. 1 – Since 2007". Taeyang decided to follow his solo career alongside bands in 2008. He released his first extended song, 'Hot,' in 2008. It peaked at Gaon Music Chart and witnessed a sale of 58 thousand copies in Korea. His music genre shifted from hip-hop to R&B with this music. He won the 7th Korean Music Award for his singles, 'Only Look at Me' and 'Prayer' from this EP. In 2010, Taeyang released his full-length solo album, 'Solar.' The album has singles like 'I Need a Girl, 'Wedding Dress,' and 'I'll Be There,' which were popular among fans. The album earned several awards for Taeyang, including the Best Male Artist award at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
After releasing two live albums, Taeyang released his second solo album, Rise, in 2011. The album is sold over 64 thousand copies in South Korea, and it was over 67 thousand copies in Japan. In addition, it featured several popular singles like 'Eyes, Nose, Lips,' 'Stay with Me,' '1 AM', and 'Ringa Linga.' At the 2014 MBN Awards, the album won the best album award. On 16 August 2014, Taeyang's third studio album, 'White Night,' was released, following his second world tour. The album contained eight tracks and peaked at the US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) and US World Albums (Billboard). It witnessed sales of 180 thousand copies in China and over 57 thousand copies in South Korea. In addition, it featured popular songs like 'Wake Me Up' and 'Darling.'
Big Bang's studio album 'Rise' is one of Taeyang's career highlights to date. The album's single 'Eyes, Nose, Lips' won a Golden Disc Award in 2015, and the album was the sixth-best K-Pop album of 2017. In addition, the album topped at the US World Albums (Billboard), US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard), and Gaon Album charts. Taeyang's album 'White Night' was another massive success. It peaked at the US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) chart and featured 'Ride,' 'White Night,' and 'Darling.'
Ex-Big Bang member Seungri has been accused of being an unlicensed adult entertainment and embezzlement involved in the Burning Sun scandal in 2019. As a result, he has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Besides his music career, Taeyang is also an investor. In 2018, Taeyang and his wife Min Hyo Rin brought a house worth $13.2 million. It was reported that the home was located in the affluent Janghak Paarc Hannam in Hannam-dong, Seoul. Additionally, Taeyang brought one of the upper floors of a building worth around $3.5 million, revealing majestic views overlooking the Han River. The joint purchase was made with 94 percent of shares under Taeyang and 6 percent under Min, an agreement that was done before the wedding.
In 2017, Taeyang earned a whopping $47.6 million solely from real estate investments. While he was focusing his music career, he hired professional wealth managers. Aside from the real estate investors, Taeyang is also a shareholder of YG Entertainment, investing $600,000 and earned royalties from over 30 song credits.
Despite having an impressive wealth portfolio, Taeyang spent money to live life lavishly. On MBC reality show I Live Alone, in which Taeyang revealed a glimpse inside his bachelor home. Fans were quick to notice several high-end materials in his possession. An artwork done by Korean-American artist Nam June Paik believed to be worth over US$500,000, hung on his wall. In addition, Taeyang drives the car Lexus LC500, which is worth $92,000. He wore a Richard Mille watch that cost around $192,000.
In addition, Taeyang is also philanthropy. At the end of his I Live Alone appearance, he surprised the hosts with unique gifts from his Fendi collaboration, giving out shirts, hoodies, pouches, and bags that were reportedly each worth between $700 to $2,400. He has also given charity. After his military discharged at the end of 2019, he decided to have an auction. In the event, Taeyang, as well as his celebrities friends, auction their luxury items. Through income of auction, that is $50,000, donates to the organization Snail of Love, which supports children and teenagers with hearing impairments.