“I am a grateful person, I support you” Seong Jin-hwan and Oh Ji-eun suddenly announce divorce after 9 years of marriage
“I am a grateful person, I support you” Seong Jin-hwan and Oh Ji-eun suddenly announce divorce after 9 years of marriage
Former Sweet Sorrow member Seong Jin-hwan (42) and singer Oh Ji-eun (42) broke up their marriage after nine years.

On the 22nd, Sung Jin-hwan announced his divorce through his SNS, saying, "I recently ended my marriage with Oh Ji-eun, who I have been with as a family member for a long time." He continued, "We support each other's future, and in fact, we are doing everything calmly while helping each other. There are probably many people who are worried about Black Dang and the little boy first, but we have decided to watch over them and take care of them for the rest of their lives so that they can adapt to their new environments." He added.

Sung Jin-hwan said of Oh Ji-eun, "Even if I had to live my life again, I would like to spend all the time I had with this person in the same way. I would like to express my deep gratitude and apologies to those who have warmly watched us for a long time." He wrote, "Please don't worry too much, have a warm winter day, and be happy everyone. I will be happy too."

Oh Ji-eun also announced on social media that day that she had decided to divorce Sung Jin-hwan and go their separate ways. "It's a sudden story, but I, Oh Ji-eun, have ended my marriage with Sung Jin-hwan. The two of us talked for a long time and reached a conclusion," he said. "During the time we were together, he taught me so many precious emotions as a lover, family, and friend. “I am grateful and sincerely bless him for the joy and good fortune he will have in his future life,” he wrote.

Seong Jin-hwan debuted in the music industry with his first album ‘Sweet Sorrow’ in 2005 as a member of Sweet Sorrow, which started out as a club at Yonsei University. After being absent from team activities in 2017 due to health issues, he left the team in 2019 and has been working on music alone.

Oh Ji-eun entered the music industry by winning a bronze medal at the 17th Yoo Jae-ha Music Contest in 2006, and debuted as 'Ji-eun' the following year in 2007. Oh Ji-eun has been actively involved in various music activities and has even earned the nickname ‘Hongdae Goddess.’ He also worked as a vocalist for the group Oh Ji-eun and the Wolves.

Oh Ji-eun and Seong Jin-hwan, who had been dating since the end of 2009, met often at the annual Yoo Jae-ha Song Festival and developed into a romantic relationship. They got married in January 2014, but broke up after 10 years.Below is the full text of Seong Jin-hwan’s article:I recently ended my marriage with Oh Ji-eun, who I had been with as a family member for a long time. We support each other's future, and in fact, we do everything calmly while helping each other.

There are probably many people who are worried about Brown and Little, but we have decided to watch over them and take care of them for the rest of their lives so that they can adapt to their new environment.

If I were to live my life over again, I would want to spend all my time with this person the same way. He was an indescribably grateful and precious person who made me like myself today more than I did yesterday, and I think he will always be that kind of person. We would like to express our deep gratitude and apologies to those who have warmly watched us for a long time.

Please don't worry too much, have a warm winter day, and be happy everyone. I will be happy too!

Posted by Seong Jin-hwanBelow is the full text of Oh Ji-eun’s article.It's a sudden story, but Oh Ji-eun has ended her marriage to Seong Jin-hwan. This is the conclusion the two reached after a long conversation. During our time together, he taught me so many precious emotions as a lover, family member, and friend. I am grateful and sincerely wish him happiness and good fortune in his future life. Although we will live separately, we will do our best to take care of Blackdang and the little boy together.


Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr