[Summary] Lee Dong-gun and Jo Yoon-hee Divorce After 3 Years of Marriage "Recently Undergoing Divorce Mediation"

Actors Lee Dong-gun (left) and Jo Yoon-hee (right). Photo by FNC Entertainment and King Kong by Starship

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Actors Lee Dong-gun (40) and Jo Yoon-hee (38) have divorced after three years of marriage.

On the 28th, Jo Yoon-hee's agency King Kong by Starship announced through an official press release, "We inform you that Jo Yoon-hee finalized her divorce from Lee Dong-gun through the divorce mediation process at the Seoul Family Court on the 22nd."

They added, "We ask for your understanding in delivering this sudden news to those who have congratulated and supported their marriage. Jo Yoon-hee will continue to strive to greet you with good activities in the future."

Subsequently, Lee Dong-gun's agency FNC Entertainment also released an official statement. The agency said, "We regret to deliver this unfortunate news. After careful consideration, Lee Dong-gun decided to divorce and completed the divorce mediation process at the Seoul Family Court on the 22nd. We apologize for causing concern to many people and will work to show better aspects as an actor in the future."

Earlier that morning, a media outlet reported that the two recently agreed to a divorce due to irreconcilable personality differences after three years of marriage. Custody of their child is said to be with Jo Yoon-hee.

Meanwhile, Lee Dong-gun and Jo Yoon-hee developed a romantic relationship while acting together in the 2017 KBS drama "The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop," and registered their marriage in May of that year. They held a private wedding ceremony in September, four months later, and welcomed a daughter in December of the same year.

Below is the full official statement from Lee Dong-gun's side

Hello, this is FNC Entertainment.

First, we regret to deliver unfortunate news to those who have loved actor Lee Dong-gun.

After careful consideration, Lee Dong-gun decided to divorce and completed the divorce mediation process at the Seoul Family Court on the 22nd. We apologize for causing concern to many people and will strive to show better aspects as an actor in the future.

Thank you.

Below is the full official statement from Jo Yoon-hee's side

Hello, this is King Kong by Starship.

First, we express our sincere apologies for delivering unfortunate news and would like to share the official position regarding the reports about our artist Jo Yoon-hee's divorce.

We inform you that Jo Yoon-hee finalized her divorce from Lee Dong-gun through the divorce mediation process at the Seoul Family Court on Friday the 22nd.

We ask for your understanding in delivering this sudden news to those who have congratulated and supported their marriage. Jo Yoon-hee will continue to strive to greet you with good activities in the future.

Thank you.