T-ara’s Jiyeon and South Korean baseball star Hwang Jae-gyun have filed for divorce, ending their marriage of nearly two years. The couple’s decision to part ways was confirmed by Jiyeon’s legal representative in a statement released on 5 October.
Speculation about the state of Jiyeon and Hwang’s marriage began back in June when a baseball commentator hinted on radio that Hwang was getting a divorce.
At the time, Jiyeon’s agency denied the rumors.
However, the speculation persisted when fans noticed that Jiyeon was not wearing her wedding ring during a YouTube show in September, further fueling the rumors about marital issues.
Why the Divorce?
According to the statement quoted by South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency, Jiyeon and Hwang have filed for divorce mediation at the Seoul Family Court after mutually agreeing to end their marriage.
The couple, who had already been living separately, reportedly struggled to resolve their differences, ultimately leading to their decision to divorce.
Following the announcement, Jiyeon deleted photos of the couple from her Instagram account.
Jiyeon, 31, and Hwang, 37, first went public with their relationship in February 2022, much to the delight of their fans, and married in December that same year.
About Jiyeon & Hwang Jae-gyun
Park Ji-yeon, better known by her stage name Jiyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress born on June 7, 1993.
She debuted as the youngest member of the popular girl group T-ara in July 2009, which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Jiyeon made her solo debut in May 2014 with her first EP, “Never Ever,” becoming the first T-ara member to embark on a solo career.
In addition to her music, Jiyeon has also established herself as an actress, appearing in numerous television dramas and films. She has received several awards throughout her career, including the Cable TV Star Award at the 2015 Cable TV Broadcast Awards.
After T-ara’s contract with MBK Entertainment ended in 2018, Jiyeon continued her solo activities and signed with AnB Group in February 2022 as both a singer and actress.
Hwang Jae-gyun is a South Korean professional baseball infielder currently playing for the KT Wiz in the KBO League. Born on 28 July 1987, Hwang has had a successful career in Korean baseball, playing for several teams including the Hyundai Unicorns, Nexen Heroes, and Lotte Giants before joining KT Wiz in 2018. He made his KBO debut in 2007 with the Hyundai Unicorns and gained international attention for his memorable bat flip in 2015.
Hwang also had a brief stint in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the San Francisco Giants in 2017, making his MLB debut on June 28 with a solo home run in his first game.
Throughout his career, Hwang has represented South Korea in international competitions, winning gold medals at the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games.
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