After two years of marriage, Jiyeon and baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun have finally “gone their separate ways.” The couple cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.
This news surprised many netizens, as their marriage had previously been highly regarded by the public. Hwang Jae Gyun was seen by many as a “national husband” due to his affectionate gestures toward Jiyeon. However, their marriage ultimately fell apart after just two years.
In February 2022, Jiyeon unexpectedly announced her relationship with Hwang Jae Gyun, along with the news of their engagement. This announcement took fans by surprise, as the couple had not hinted at their dating status prior.
What’s particularly special about Hwang Jae Gyun is that he is a “hardcore fan” of T-ara. In an interview on the show “Mr. House Husband” and “I Live Alone”, he hinted at his relationship with Jiyeon, “I don’t have an ideal type. Right now, my girlfriend is the best. We have been dating for 4 months.” This athlete knows many of T-ara’s songs by heart and even remembers the choreography that Jiyeon performs. Yet, when the show aired, no one suspected that they were dating.
During their wedding, groom Hwang Jae Gyun prepared a special performance for his wife. He danced to several of Jiyeon’s hits like “Bo Peep Bo Peep” and “Never Ever,” making her laugh with joy. It can be said that he is the most successful fanboy of T-ara, going from fan to winning over his idol.
After getting married, the couple moved into a shared apartment worth 6.7 billion won on the 54th floor of Lotte World Tower, Shincheon-dong, Songpa District, Seoul. They became neighbors with several big stars, including Jo In Sung and Junsu (JYJ). This all promised a dream beginning for a happy marriage.
The couple continuously shares sweet moments on social media, earning admiration from the public. It’s evident that Hwang Jae Gyun dotes on his wife. Jiyeon frequently sends coffee to her husband’s team. In return, he personally writes their names on his competition shoes and prepares shoes for their future baby.
He is also regarded as the “national husband” thanks to his statement: “I don’t need her to do housework. It’s unnecessary for someone to cook or take care of me; I can do that myself. Marriage is not about doing housework. I want my partner to focus on their work, enjoy life, and be truly happy with me.” Many netizens are happy for Jiyeon, believing she has found her true love after a tearful relationship with Lee Dong Gun, becoming a princess by marrying the right person.
Always supporting his wife in every situation
After getting married, the couple continuously shares sweet moments on social media, making the public admire them. It’s evident that Hwang Jae Gyun truly cherishes his wife. They often have humorous moments together, and this athlete stood by his wife during the “squabble” with the controversial former member Hwayoung. However, after the divorce, Jiyeon decisively deleted all these sweet memories from her personal page.
