October 7 2024
By Jin Lee
On October 5, Park Jiyeon and Hwang Jae Gyun announced their divorce after two years of marriage. Park Jiyeon, known for her work as a singer and actress with the K-pop group T-ara, and Hwang Jae Gyun, a professional baseball player who has played in both the KBO (Korean Baseball Organization) and Major League Baseball, were a high-profile couple. The two tied the knot in December 2022, and their wedding drew significant attention, with many celebrities reportedly in attendance.
Rumors of their split began circulating in June when Jiyeon appeared without her wedding ring in a YouTube video, and Hwang Jae Gyun was spotted drinking with friends at a hunting bar until 6 a.m. These incidents fueled speculation about the couple’s relationship.
Last month, the couple filed for divorce mediation at the Seoul Family Court, and they are currently undergoing divorce proceedings. Jiyeon has deleted all videos and photos featuring Hwang from her YouTube channel and Instagram, while Hwang deleted his Instagram account when the divorce rumors initially surfaced.