On October 5, Jiyeon’s legal representative, Attorney Choi Yoo Na from Taesung Law Firm, stated, “Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun were unable to overcome their differences, and after a period of separation, they have agreed to divorce. They have filed for divorce mediation at the Seoul Family Court.”
The legal representative added, “We earnestly request restraint from provocative reports and speculative comments.”
Jiyeon also expressed her thoughts through her legal representative, “I apologize for delivering unfortunate news. We have mutually agreed to undergo divorce mediation. I ask for your understanding for not addressing this issue sooner. I will work hard to greet you with a better image in the future.”
Jiyeon debuted with T-ara in 2009, gaining love for hit songs like “Bo Peep Bo Peep”, “Roly-Poly”, “Lovey-Dovey” and “I Go Crazy Because of You”. She has also been active as an actress in dramas like “Master of Study”, “Dream High 2”, “Triangle” and “Imitation”.
Hwang Jae Gyun, who debuted as a professional baseball player with Hyundai Unicorns in 2006, has played for Lotte Giants, San Francisco Giants and has been with KT Wiz since 2018.
The couple tied the knot in December 2022.
[Below is the full statement from Ji Yeon’s legal representative.]
Hello, this is Attorney Choi Yoo-na from Tae Sung Law Firm, representing Ji Yeon. I am here to convey her official position. The parties have agreed to divorce after failing to overcome their differences and have submitted a divorce mediation application to the Seoul Family Court to proceed with the process. We kindly request that you refrain from sensational reporting and speculative comments. Thank you.
[Below is Ji Yeon’s full statement.]
Hello, this is Ji Yeon. First of all, I apologize for delivering this unfortunate news. We have agreed to proceed with the mediation process for divorce. I kindly ask for your understanding for not being able to express our position sooner. I will work hard to return with a better image in the future. Thank you.
