News of a former K-pop girl group member's marriage has unexpectedly sparked heated online discussion. Na-rin (나린), a former member of the girl group Queenz Eye, married her husband in September. A video of her dining with her future in-laws before the wedding recently went viral again, with netizens discovering a 14-year age gap between her and her 40-year-old husband, leading to polarized reactions. Na-rin has personally addressed the public criticism.
Korean agency Big Mountain Entertainment launched the girl group Queenz Eye in October 2022 with six members. Approximately one year after their debut, the group underwent a member lineup change, subsequently continuing activities in Korea and Japan and releasing music. In 2025, as some members' contracts expired, three original members departed, and three new members joined.
Queenz Eye continues to promote with its current lineup, while the departed members have embarked on new paths. Na-rin, for instance, transitioned to social media, regularly sharing lifestyle and influencer-related content. Recently, however, one of her videos unexpectedly became a trending online topic.
Na-rin married her husband in September 2026, having previously shared glimpses of her wedding preparations on social media. In June, she posted a video of herself dining with her then-future in-laws. This clip was recently recirculated by netizens, sparking unexpected and intense discussion.
What began as a simple share of her pre-wedding life quickly drew attention to the age difference between her and her husband. Na-rin, born in 2001, is 26 years old, while her husband is 40, a full 14-year age gap. When the related video was recently reposted on X (formerly Twitter), many netizens questioned the marriage, with numerous harsh and critical comments emerging.
One netizen stated, "Even if she was an idol who didn't make it big, 26 is still an age where she could try many things. It's truly a shame that she married an older man due to anxiety about her future."
Others extended the discussion to the workplace, sarcastically remarking, "Everyone says not to meddle in other people's marriages, but if we let this kind of thing slide, there will only be more 40-year-old men pursuing women in their 20s in the workplace."
Some netizens even linked her marriage to her entertainment career, suggesting that if Na-rin had become successful, she might not have married so early. They taunted her, saying she probably envies female idols her age who are still active in the industry. However, the netizen concluded with a sarcastic remark, stating that since she has decided to marry, they hope she can "get more money" from her older husband and fully enjoy her life.
Despite the overwhelming negative comments, Na-rin appears largely unfazed. She even shared a video compiling some of the netizens' snide remarks, maintaining a remarkably calm demeanor. While her marriage is ultimately a personal choice that outsiders cannot truly judge, the 14-year age gap between her and her husband continues to fuel online discussion.
