EXID’s Hani Postpones Wedding, But Not Her Comeback: Fiancé’s Hospital Scandal Explained

EXID’s Hani is officially resuming her activities after a two-month hiatus following the postponement of her wedding due to a controversy involving her fiancé, psychiatrist Yang Jae Woong. The delay occurred after a tragic incident at Yang's hospital, where a female patient died during treatment, sparking public outrage and a legal investigation.

Hani will perform alongside her EXID bandmates at the ‘BIG GROUND FEST 2024’ in Indonesia on November 16th. This marks her first public appearance since stepping back from the spotlight, and EXO's Chen and Xiumin are also slated to perform at the event.

Yang Jae Woong came under fire when a patient died after being hospitalized for 17 days, leading to a formal apology from him two months after the incident. This delay in addressing the issue further fueled public criticism, particularly after Hani and Yang announced their engagement just days after the patient’s death. The controversy had serious repercussions for Hani’s career, including her stepping down from JTBC’s ‘Review 4 Cut’ and missing EXID’s 12th anniversary celebrations.

Despite the turmoil, Hani and Yang have stayed together and continue to maintain their online presence. The wedding is postponed but not canceled. Meanwhile, Yang is set to appear before the National Assembly’s Health and Welfare Committee on October 23rd to provide testimony regarding the hospital incident.