Jiyeon Announces Divorce from Hwang Jae Gyun: “Agreement Reached After Separation”

On October 5, legal representative Attorney Choi Yoo Na from Taesung Law Firm announced that Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun have agreed to divorce after struggling to resolve their differences. They have initiated divorce mediation at the Seoul Family Court.

The attorney emphasized, “We sincerely request that the public exercise restraint from provocative reporting and speculative remarks.”

Through her legal counsel, Jiyeon stated, “I apologize for having to share such unfortunate news. We have mutually agreed to pursue divorce mediation. I appreciate your understanding for not addressing this matter sooner. I will strive to present a better image in the future.”

Jiyeon made her debut with T-ara in 2009, earning acclaim for hit tracks such as “Bo Peep Bo Peep,” “Roly-Poly,” “Lovey-Dovey,” and “I Go Crazy Because of You.” In addition to her music career, she has appeared in various television dramas including “Master of Study,” “Dream High 2,” “Triangle,” and “Imitation.”

On the other hand, Hwang Jae Gyun began his professional baseball career with the Hyundai Unicorns in 2006. He has played for teams such as the Lotte Giants and the San Francisco Giants and has been part of KT Wiz since 2018.

The couple was married in December 2022.

[Below is the full statement from Jiyeon’s legal representative.]

Hello, this is Attorney Choi Yoo-na from Taesung Law Firm, representing Jiyeon. 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 Jiyeon’s full statement.]

Hello, this is Jiyeon. First of all, I sincerely 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.

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