This celebrity couple sparked divorce rumors due to an unexpected comment from a public figure. Adding to the speculation is their inactivity on social media.
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Jiyeon, Hwang Jae Gyun Rumored to Divorce
Former T-ARA member and actress Jiyeon and baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun have recently become a hot topic as some claimed that they are in intense divorce speculation, leaving fans shocked.
Despite their attempts to dismiss the rumors, netizens continue to peruse their online activities, adding fuel to the fire.
This controversy started on June 25 during a live broadcast of KBO League game between the Lotte Giants and the Kia Tigers. Commentator Lee Kwang Gil casually mentioned Hwang Jae Gyun's supposed divorce, which immediately garnered mixed reactions.
According to Lee, "Did you know Hwang Jae Gyun got divorced?" and someone asked, "Is there an article about it?"
Lee Kwang Gil replied, "I'll tell you later. I heard it from the director. There's a reason he's been struggling during games. What can you do when things are chaotic at home?"
Just a few minutes later, Lee Kwang Gil apologized after realizing they were live on air, saying that it was just a rumor and not an official statement.
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However, the incident quickly spread online, causing multiple discussions and raising many eyebrows. An official from Jiyeon's agency denied the rumors, stating that they were not true.
In addition, Lee Kwang Gil issued an apology, admitting that he had misunderstood and misrepresented the rumors.
Netizens Notice Jiyeon, Hwang Jae Kyun Are Not Wearing Their Wedding Rings
Despite clearing what he said, fans remain suspicious. People pointed out that the celebrity couple's social media accounts have been inactive recently.
Jiyeon also announced a temporary hiatus from her YouTube channel, citing personal reasons, while her husband's Instagram account has been set to private.
Fueling the rumors, people noticed that the couple is not wearing their wedding rings in recent pictures and the lack of couple snaps on Jiyeon's birthday on June 7. Netizens compared it to last year, when the two shared numerous celebratory photos, this year, the idol-actress only shared solo photos, without her husband.
Jiyeon and Jae Gyun tied the knot in December 2022, and were always seen as a sweet and harmonious pair.
After their divorce rumors appeared, fans were worried about the couple and remained hopeful that everything would be alright between the two.
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Shai San Miguel wrote this.
