Rhymer, Ahn Hyun-mo → Seong Jin-hwan, Oh Ji-eun break up... ★Couple divorce and drug scandal ‘Cruel November in the entertainment industry’

The entertainment industry is cruel in November. Following the news of the star couple's divorce, there is also a drug scandal that continues unabated. The ghost story jinx continues in November without fail.

On the 22nd, former member of the group Sweet Sorrow Seong Jin-hwan (42) and singer Oh Ji-eun (42) shocked the public by announcing their divorce after nine years of marriage. 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." Seong Jin-hwan also said about 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 deepest gratitude and apologies to those who have warmly watched us for a long time."

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.

On the same day, on the 22nd, comedian Kim Byung-man (48) also received news of divorce. Kim Byung-man registered his marriage with a non-celebrity 7 years older than him in 2011 and became a married couple. At the time, his wife had a daughter and was remarried to Kim Byeong-man. Kim Byung-man, who had recently been separated for a long time, ended his marriage after 12 years.

Previously, producer and singer Rhymer (46), head of the agency Brand New Music, and interpreter and broadcaster Ahn Hyun-mo (40) also divorced. This added to the shock as they had met the public as a couple, including appearing on couples' reality shows together. They got married in 2017 and completed the divorce mediation process after six years of marriage. They attracted attention as they reportedly included a special clause in their divorce agreement stating that they would not criticize each other after the divorce.

Announcer-turned-broadcaster Park Ji-yoon (44) and broadcaster Choi Dong-seok (45) also turned to the South. They had one son and one daughter, but eventually went their separate ways. They got married in 2009 and decided to end their marriage after 14 years and live solely as a mother and father of two children. Several rumors arose about their divorce, but Park Ji-yoon is actually taking strong legal action by suing five people related to this. Choi Dong-seok has become a hot topic by repeating actions such as posting and deleting meaningful posts with unknown subjects and no subjects through his SNS.

In addition, actress Jeong Ju-yeon announced her divorce through her agency, Never Die Entertainment, earlier this month. I divorced a businessman who was 4 years older than me by agreement after 6 months of marriage. It is said that there were no major legal procedures as the marriage was not registered.

Meanwhile, the entertainment industry has been struggling with the drug scandal that began in late October. Actor Lee Sun-gyun (48) and group Big Bang's G-Dragon (35, Kwon Ji-yong) were booked on charges of drug use, but no drug substances were detected in their hair or urine. It is reported that the police, unable to find decisive physical evidence, are having difficulties in their investigation.

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