T-ARA Jiyeon Addresses Divorce Rumors with Husband Hwang Jae Gyun: ‘What A Groundless Claim’

Despite only being mentioned briefly during a KNN baseball broadcast, rumors about the marriage of baseball star Hwang Jae Gyun and his wife, Jiyeon, continued to spread relentlessly in recent weeks.

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During a typical radio broadcast of a baseball game, commentator Lee Gwang Gil casually mentioned potential issues in Hwang Jae Gyun’s personal life, starting a chain of events.

“Lee’s inquiry about Hwang Jae Gyun’s divorce sparked immediate intrigue.”

Despite his unclear statements, accompanied by a mysterious “Let’s discuss it at a later time,”there was a surge of online discussions.

The speculation continued to grow stronger when Jiyeon, who is typically very active on her YouTube channel, unexpectedly declared a break from posting new content citing “personal reasons.”

“Due to personal reasons, I will not be able to upload videos for a while. I ask for your understanding and will return with a bright appearance.”

Some people quickly jumped to the conclusion that this announcement was connected to the divorce rumors, seeing it as a potential indication of problems in the marriage.

Despite the swirling rumors, Jiyeon’s former agency representative came forward to clarify the situation.

“On June 25, the representative clarified that the divorce rumors were not true after checking with Jiyeon. This put an end to the speculation that had been circulating in the online community.”

The couple, who got married in December 2022, had gained public attention for frequently sharing happy moments on social media.

Jiyeon, Hwang Jae-gyun — Jiyeon, Hwang Jae Gyun

However, a single comment made during a baseball broadcast briefly caused uncertainty about the strength of their relationship, leading to a chain of assumptions and unfavorable remarks.

The incident not only impacted the couple’s reputation in the public eye, but it also had consequences on the baseball field.

Amidst a match between Hanwha Eagles and KT Wiz, Hwang Jae Gyun’s noticeable dissatisfaction with an adversary’s celebratory actions led to a heated altercation.

A netizen inquired:

“Why is your husband’s personality like that?”

This event only added to the backlash faced by Hwang Jae Gyun and his wife, Jiyeon, as netizens continued to closely examine both their personal and professional lives, resulting in widespread criticism.

“Take care of your husband. Is he a baseball player or a thug?”

Despite the temporary disruption to their public image, the confirmation that the rumors of their divorce were unfounded brings a moment of solace for the couple.