Another celebrity marriage has come to an abrupt end. Singer and actress Jiyeon and professional baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun, have officially filed for divorce, state reports on AllKPop.com.
The couple reportedly initiated divorce mediation last month and are set to undergo the mediation process soon. News about the couple filing for divorce comes amidst rumours that the two had separated back in June.At the time, a baseball commentator let the cat out of the bag when he mentioned during a radio broadcast, “Did you know? Hwang Jae Gyun is getting divorced.”
Around the same time, Jiyeon announced a break from her YouTube activities following the controversy surrounding her husband’s outburst on the baseball field.Shortly after news broke that the two had filed for divorce, Jiyeon’s attorney Choi Yuna released a statement posted by the portal that read, “The parties were unable to overcome their differences and have agreed to divorce after a period of separation. They have submitted a request for divorce mediation to the Seoul Family Court. We earnestly request that you refrain from sensational reporting and speculative comments.”
Jiyeon herself also made a statement, saying, “Hello, this is Jiyeon. Firstly, I apologize for bringing you unpleasant news. We have agreed to proceed with mediation for divorce. I kindly ask for your understanding for not being able to make a quick statement. I will strive to present myself in a better light in the future. Thank you.”
Hwang Jae Gyun also put out a statement that read, “I apologize for bringing this unpleasant news to our fans. Jiyeon and I have agreed to divorce after much consideration due to personality differences, and we have submitted a request for divorce mediation to the Seoul Family Court. We plan to conclude this matter amicably through the mediation process. Although our relationship as a couple has come to an end, we will continue to support and cheer for each other in our future endeavours. I sincerely apologize for disappointing our fans and kindly ask that you refrain from indiscriminate speculation and reporting.”
Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun tied the knot in December of 2022, just 4 months after they publicly confirmed their relationship.
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