Kang Seung Yoon, the leader of WINNER, has completed his mandatory military service and returned as an "Outstanding Soldier"—and he’s sharing his thoughts during a challenging time for his group, as Song Min Ho faces criticism over his military service.

On December 19, Kang Seung Yoon wrapped up his service in the Army, proudly showing off his "Outstanding Soldier" award on Instagram. He reflected on his journey, saying, "The past year and a half, filled with precious memories, was made possible by the comrades I met during my military service. I started this journey with the desire to become a proud person for my fans and the people around me."

He continued, expressing his gratitude: "Now, with those people by my side, including my juniors, seniors, and officers, I will live the rest of my life with all my effort. I send my deep thanks and love to our Inner Circle (WINNER’s fan club), my people, and the comrades who shared both the tough and joyous times with me."

Kang Seung Yoon also shared his respect and appreciation for all the soldiers protecting South Korea: "Furthermore, I send my heartfelt respect and gratitude to all the soldiers of the Republic of Korea who have protected and continue to protect our country. As WINNER and as singer Kang Seung Yoon, I will return with great music and a better image. I would appreciate it if you continue to show warm interest."

Stay tuned for more from Kang Seung Yoon as he returns to the music scene stronger than ever!

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Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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