Claudia Kim, whose Korean name is Soo Hyun, recently finalized her divorce with Matthew Shampine after half a decade together. The split comes as a complete shock since the couple welcomed a daughter in September 2019, and there was no hint of martial problems. Claudia Kim and Matthew Shampine's reason for separating and child custody details were not disclosed, according to a news report from 'Allkpop.'
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"The couple tied the knot on December 14, 2019, at the Shilla Hotel in Jangchung-dong, Seoul. Their wedding came just four months after publicly announcing their relationship," Allkpop states.
They added, "Matthew Shampine served as WeWork's Head of Asia Pacific and CEO of WeWork Korea until October 2019, is currently the CEO of DnKorea, a proptech company that operates the real estate platform "Dongnae. He is a Korean-American adoptee raised in a family in New Jersey, USA." His Korean name is Cha Min Guen.
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When it comes to her career, she has pride in her heritage and acknowleges her unique upbringing. "I'm not sure if it's just my pride, but I think I was able to bring out a different vibe as a Korean in Hollywood where there are many Korean Americans," she said according to 'IMDB.'
Claudia and her ex share a rich history in the state of New Jersey, because she grew up there. "I moved to New Jersey when I was five, and I lived there for about six years. My dad was allocated to the New York branch of his company. Looking back, I'm so grateful because I got to learn both English and Korean at the same time."
Claudia Kim rose to fame with roles in Marvel blockbusters 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' and 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.'
What is your favorite memory of Claudia Kim and Matthew Shampine as a loving couple?