Hwang Jung-eum's Agency: "We Will Remain Good Acquaintances"
Actress Hwang Jung-eum and basketball player Kim Jong-kyu broke up just two weeks after confirming their relationship.
On the 5th, Hwang Jung-eum's agency Y1 Entertainment released an official statement saying, "Actress Hwang Jung-eum recently was in a cautious stage of getting to know someone she had mutual feelings for, and they have decided to remain good acquaintances." They added, "We ask for your understanding as we are unable to provide any further details."
Hwang Jung-eum acknowledged the relationship after a media report on the 22nd of last month about their date, stating, "It is true that I recently developed feelings for a basketball star." This came about five months after news of her divorce lawsuit from her ex-husband, former professional golfer Lee Young-don. However, the breakup was announced just two weeks later.
Meanwhile, Hwang Jung-eum married former professional golfer Lee Young-don in 2016 and has two sons. They attempted divorce mediation in 2020 but reconciled, only to separate again after three years. After the divorce became public, Hwang Jung-eum shocked the public by revealing Lee Young-don's infidelity. During this process, she was sued for defamation after mistakenly identifying an innocent woman as the other woman.
Kim Jong-kyu has been a national team center for 14 years since his college days. He gained recognition by playing in events such as the 2019 Basketball World Cup and the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. He joined Changwon LG in 2013, transferred to Wonju DB Promy in 2019, and renewed his contract for five years this year. The contract period is three years, and it is reported that he will receive a total of 600 million KRW in the first year, including salary and incentives.
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