Jo Gap-kyung's 'Radio Star' Appearance Amid Son's Divorce Controversy Draws Attention
The ongoing divorce battle involving the son of celebrity couple Hong Seo-beom and Jo Gap-kyung has taken a new turn as Jo Gap-kyung appears in the teaser for MBC's 'Radio Star,' capturing public interest.

On the 25th, the teaser for the next episode of 'Radio Star' was aired, featuring Jo Gap-kyung alongside other celebrities like Chae Yeon, Go Woo-ri, and Lee Chae-young, sparking discussions. Jo Gap-kyung's appearance is particularly noteworthy given the timing, coinciding with the recent controversies surrounding her son.

Previously, Hong's son was embroiled in scandals involving allegations of infidelity and failure to pay child support amidst divorce proceedings. His ex-wife, identified as A, claimed on the YouTube channel 'Garo Sero Institute' that her husband was unfaithful during her pregnancy, escalating the controversy. A also alleged that child support was not being paid properly and that communication with her former in-laws, Hong Seo-beom and Jo Gap-kyung, was not smooth. In response, Hong Seo-beom stated in a call with 'Garo Sero Institute' that "the case is not yet concluded, and the outcome is uncertain."

Jo Gap-kyung's 'Radio Star' Appearance Amid Son's Divorce Controversy Draws Attention
Regarding questions about his granddaughter, he remarked, "Isn't it appropriate to act after the divorce proceedings are finalized? It's not a situation where I can just say 'I want to see the child.'" On financial matters, he claimed, "After the first trial, my son handed over 20 million won. Since he was financially strained, I lent him 20 million won, advising him to resolve the issue with that amount and add another 10 million won of his own to make it 30 million won."

However, he added that the payment of child support is being withheld based on legal advice, as the lawsuit's outcome is not yet finalized. With these ongoing controversies, Jo Gap-kyung's upcoming appearance on 'Radio Star' is expected to create significant waves, given its timing with her son's divorce issues.

Earlier, on the 25th, a media outlet reported that Hong's son was found responsible for causing the breakdown of his marriage due to infidelity and leaving home, resulting in an order to pay alimony.

Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr
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