South Korean singer-songwriter DAWN recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Billboard, where he reflected on his past relationship with HyunA and the valuable lessons he learned about love. Despite their public breakup, DAWN shared heartfelt insights, proving that their love story left a lasting impact on him.
A Relationship That Defied Industry Norms
DAWN and HyunA first met as labelmates under CUBE Entertainment and began dating in 2016. However, their relationship was not revealed to the public until 2018. At that time, K-pop idols dating openly was still considered controversial, leading to backlash from netizens. Despite this, the couple bravely confirmed their relationship, even after their agency initially denied it.
> “We know that [our relationship] will stick with us, but we both thought it would be difficult to see our fans on stage [if we didn’t announce it]. So we wanted to honestly tell our fans who have loved us and showed us their support, and present ourselves confidently and joyfully on stage.” – HyunA & DAWN
Their public confession resulted in both artists parting ways with CUBE Entertainment, but they remained a power couple in the industry for years, signing with PSY’s P NATION and continuing their musical careers.
No Regrets, Just Love
DAWN and HyunA announced their breakup in 2022, shocking fans who had supported their journey together. However, there was no hostility between them. Instead, DAWN continued to express admiration and love for HyunA, even after their relationship ended.
In 2023, DAWN released the emotional single "Dear My Light," a song that deeply resonated with fans. He later revealed that the song was a reflection of his emotions during their time together.
> “It’s a pretty direct reflection of how I was feeling when I was in love.” – DAWN
Despite the breakup, DAWN still believes in the love they shared, calling it “the right way to love.”
The Depth of His Love for HyunA
The lyrics of Dear My Light reveal just how much HyunA meant to DAWN:
> “You know you were my everything
I was happy enough to forget myself
It’s okay if I lose everything
As long as I can see you dazzling.”
Through his words, DAWN expressed that love was about selflessness and devotion. In the interview, he explained how his perspective on love changed while he was with HyunA:
> “I heard someone say once that if you really love someone, then your brain oddly makes you think that your lover is actually you. So, you start cherishing them like you’re cherishing yourself.”
Even after their breakup, DAWN continues to believe that love should be selfless and that doing something for a partner ultimately benefits both people in the relationship.
> “What I do for my partner is essentially what I’m doing for the two of us, so that’s kind of my selfless attitude when I think about relationships.”
Moving Forward While Cherishing the Past
While DAWN and HyunA may have gone their separate ways, their relationship remains one of the most iconic love stories in K-pop history. DAWN’s recent reflections show that true love leaves a lasting impression, even when the relationship ends.
His journey with HyunA taught him about sacrifice, devotion, and personal growth, and fans continue to support both artists in their individual careers.
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