Choi Sang-yeop (32), the main vocalist of idol band LUCY, has personally announced his marriage.
On the 17th, Choi posted a lengthy handwritten letter on Bubble, a paid fan communication platform, to inform fans of his wedding. He stated, "I wanted to tell you directly, as you have believed in and supported me for so long, which is why I am writing this heartfelt message. I am about to embark on a new chapter of life with someone I have cherished and relied upon for a long time."
He continued, "I understand that some may be surprised by this sudden news. Nevertheless, I wanted to share this precious moment in my life with you first, more than anyone else. Moving forward, just as I have done until now, I will continue to hold onto my passion and sense of responsibility for music, and I will do my utmost to repay you on stage with better music and a better image. I sincerely thank you for your unwavering support and care. I would be grateful if you could continue to watch over me with warm hearts."
On the same day, LUCY's agency Mystic Entertainment also officially confirmed Choi Sang-yeop's August wedding, stating, "Choi Sang-yeop is about to embark on a new beginning with a precious connection in August."
The agency added, "We fully understand that fans may be surprised by this sudden news. We would appreciate it if you could continue to watch over him with warm hearts."
The fiancée is a non-celebrity. The agency stated, "To respect the privacy of our non-celebrity partner, the wedding ceremony will be held privately. Therefore, we kindly ask for your understanding that specific details cannot be disclosed at this time."
Choi Sang-yeop is expected to continue his activities with LUCY even after marriage. The agency emphasized, "Choi Sang-yeop will continue to repay fans with excellent music and activities as an unchanged member of LUCY in the future."
Choi Sang-yeop joined LUCY, which was a runner-up team in JTBC's 2019 band formation project "Super Band," and officially debuted in 2020.
[LUCY 최상엽 관련 안내]
— 미스틱 MYSTIC (@themysticstory) August 17, 2026
안녕하세요, 미스틱입니다.
소속 아티스트 LUCY의 최상엽 님이 오는 8월 소중한 인연과 새로운 출발을 앞두고 있습니다.
갑작스러운 소식에 놀라셨을 팬 여러분들의 마음을 잘 헤아리고 있습니다. 따뜻한 마음으로 지켜봐 주시면 감사하겠습니다.
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