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T-ara's Jiyeon and Baseball Player Hwang Jae-gyun Announce Divorce After Two Years of Marriage
T-ara member Jiyeon (31, Park Ji-yeon) and baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun (37, KT Wiz) have officially announced their divorce. On the 5th, Jiyeon expressed her regret over the news, stating, 'I apologize for greeting you with unfortunate news. We have mutually agreed to proceed with divorce mediation. I ask for your understanding for not addressing this matter sooner and will strive to present a better image in the future.' Jiyeon's legal representative, Attorney Choi Yuna from Taesung Law Firm, also confirmed, 'Both parties could not overcome their differences and have agreed to divorce after a period of separation. They have filed for divorce mediation at the Seoul Family Court. We earnestly request restraint from sensational reporting and speculative comments.' Rumors of their separation first emerged in June when commentator Lee Kwang-gil, during a KT Wiz game broadcast, mentioned, 'Isn't Hwang Jae-gyun divorced? I heard it from the director.' At that time, the couple was still sharing moments together on platforms like YouTube and social media, showing no signs of discord, which made the sudden divorce rumors all the more shocking. Given the source's credibility, the issue became a significant topic in both the entertainment and baseball industries. Despite close associates of Jiyeon denying the rumors as 'groundless,' the speculation persisted as Jiyeon was seen without her wedding ring and stopped appearing with Hwang Jae-gyun on social media. However, both Jiyeon and Hwang remained silent on the matter. Jiyeon and Hwang Jae-gyun married in December 2022 and have no children together. Statement from Jiyeon's Legal Representative, Attorney Choi Yuna Hello, this is Attorney Choi Yuna from Taesung Law Firm, representing Jiyeon. I am conveying the official position on behalf of Jiyeon. Both parties could not overcome their differences and have agreed to divorce after a period of separation. They have filed for divorce mediation at the Seoul Family Court. We earnestly request restraint from sensational reporting and speculative comments. Thank you. Statement from Jiyeon Hello, this is Jiyeon. I apologize for greeting you with unfortunate news. We have mutually agreed to proceed with divorce mediation. I ask for your understanding for not addressing this matter sooner and will strive to present a better image in the future. Thank you.