On the 5th, Jiyeon's legal representatives released an official statement, saying, "They could not overcome their differences, leading to an agreement to divorce after a period of separation, and submitted a request for divorce mediation to the Seoul Family Court for procedural progress."
Jiyeon continued, "I apologize for delivering this unfortunate news. We have proceeded with the mediation process for divorce by mutual agreement."
She added, "I kindly ask for your understanding that we haven't been able to express our position quickly, and I will try to greet you with better news in the future."
On this day, it was reported by a media outlet that Jiyeon and Hwang Jaegyun had submitted a divorce mediation request to the Seoul Family Court last month, indicating that they are undergoing divorce proceedings. Rumors of their divorce had spread widely after commentator Lee Kwanggil mentioned during a KNN baseball broadcast in June, "Did you know Hwang Jaegyun is divorced?"
Following this, the commentator apologized, stating that he had caused misunderstanding and harm to the couple, and Jiyeon's former agency representative at the time also stated, "After directly confirming with her, the divorce rumors are unfounded," but ultimately, the couple has chosen to go their separate ways.
The two were married in December 2022.
Below is the full statement from Jiyeon's legal representatives, Taeseong Law Firm.
Hello, this is Attorney Choi Yoona from Taeseong Law Firm, representing Jiyeon.
I am delivering an official statement on behalf of Jiyeon.
The parties could not overcome their differences, leading to an agreement to divorce after a period of separation, and we have submitted a request for divorce mediation to the Seoul Family Court for procedural progress.
We kindly ask you to refrain from sensational reports and speculative comments. Thank you.
Below is Jiyeon's statement.
Hello, this is Jiyeon. First, I apologize for delivering this unfortunate news.
We have proceeded with the mediation process for divorce by mutual agreement.
I kindly ask for your understanding regarding the delay in expressing our position.
I will try to greet you with better news in the future. Thank you.
-I hope the two of them find their own happiness. Fighting.
-What's so wrong with getting a divorce if they can't overcome their differences? They can both live well in the future.
-They're young, have no kids, and divorces are common these days. It's no big deal.
-Oh Gosh, they're really getting a divorce i the end. If you feel like it's not working out in the early stages of marriage, getting a divorce is indeed the answer. I hope the two of them find their own happiness.
-They both must have gone through a lot emotionally. I hope they find happiness.
-If you get married, you might end up getting divorced, so why force yourself to live together if it’s not working out?
-They did well. There’s no reason to suffer together if they’re not compatible!
-They got married quickly and also got divorced quickly.
-Once you realize your relationship is not working, it's better to wrap it up quickly.
-Jiyeon-ah, I'm always rooting for you.
-Dating and marriage are different. It's totally understandable.
-If they feel like their marriage's not working out, it's better to go separate ways quickly before they have kids. Divorce isn't a bad thing anyway.
-Jiyeon-ah, be happy.
-Coach Lee Kwanggil was right. He thought his mic was off when he said that and ended up apologizing after it blew up.
-This means baseball insiders already knew about their divorce at that time.
-I wondered how long it would last when they got married...ㅠ They’re getting divorced sooner than I expected.
