Top K-Pop Idol Announces Divorce Following Months Of Viral Rumors And Allegations

The couple have been under scrutiny for months.

Former T-ARA‘s Jiyeon and popular baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun are getting divorced.

| JoonAng Ilbo

According to a report from JTBC, the popular couple filed a divorce mediation application to the Seoul Family Court last month and are currently undergoing divorce proceedings.

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Rumors and allegations of the couple’s divorce had started weeks before. A baseball commentator mentioned it while covering one of Hwang’s games, he also then apologised.

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In another instance, Hwang was spotted out and about with friends late at night at the beginning of last month. A video of the baseball star’s night out went viral and ignited divorce rumors even further.

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Before today, the couple had denied any allegations of a divorce. Three months ago, they even addressed the rumors in the media, calling them “unfounded.” Unfortunately, it seems the couple will now go their separate ways.