Hwang Jung Eum is moving on from the pain of her divorce and is currently in a new relationship.
On the 22nd, Hwang Jung Eum’s agency, Y One Entertainment, confirmed to Sports DongA in a phone call, “It’s true that she has recently developed an interest. However, they’re still cautious.”
Previously, a media outlet reported that the actress was seen dating a younger star basketball player, identified only as “A.” The report mentioned that he provided comfort to Hwang Jung Eum during her difficult times following her recent divorce. Later today, SPOTV News revealed that the person she is dating is Kim Jong Kyu, a basketball player for Wonju DB Promy, who is seven years younger than her.

Hwang Jung Eum recently went through a separation from former golf player Lee Young Don. She married Lee in 2016, and they had their first son the following year. However, the couple filed for divorce in 2020. They reconciled and welcomed their second son in 2022 but ultimately decided to part ways recently.
Amid the divorce proceedings, Hwang Jung Eum filed a civil lawsuit against her ex-husband, claiming that she lent him over 900 million KRW (approximately 700,000 USD) that was not repaid. During this period, she frequently posted cryptic messages about Lee on her Instagram, drawing public attention. She also openly discussed her divorce on the YouTube show “Zzan Bro” and Coupang Play’s SNL Korea.
Currently, Hwang Jung Eum, who recently starred in The Escape of the Seven series, is looking for her next project.
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