The rumor mill churned relentlessly in recent weeks, fueled by a momentary mention during a KNN baseball broadcast that sparked widespread speculation about the marriage of baseball star Hwang Jae Gyun and his wife, Jiyeon.
SOURCE
It all began innocuously enough during a routine radio broadcast of a baseball game, where commentator Lee Gwang Gil casually hinted at troubles in Hwang Jae Gyun's personal life.
"Did you know that Hwang Jae Gyun got divorced?" Lee queried, sparking immediate intrigue.
His ambiguous comments, coupled with a cryptic, "Let's talk about it later," ignited a flurry of online chatter.
The conjecture gained further momentum when Jiyeon, usually active on her YouTube channel, suddenly announced a hiatus due to "personal reasons."
"Due to personal reasons, I will not be able to upload videos for a while. I ask for your understanding and will return with a bright appearance."
Speculators wasted no time linking this announcement to the divorce rumors, interpreting it as a sign of marital discord.
However, as the rumors swirled, Jiyeon's former agency representative stepped forward to set the record straight.
"After checking with Jiyeon regarding the divorce rumors, they are not true," the representative clarified on June 25, putting an end to the speculation that had gripped the online community.
Read also: T-ARA Jiyeon Receives Backflash After Her Husband's Reckless Move : 'Warn Your Husband Properly'
The couple, who tied the knot in December 2022, had been the subject of public interest due to their frequent sharing of joyful moments on social media.
Despite this, a single remark during a baseball broadcast had momentarily cast doubt on the stability of their relationship, prompting a cascade of assumptions and negative commentary.
The incident didn't just affect the couple's public image but also spilled onto the baseball field itself.
During a game between Hanwha Eagles and KT Wiz, Hwang Jae Gyun's visible displeasure with an opposing player's celebration escalated into a confrontation.
A netizen asked:
"Why is your husband's personality like that?"
This incident further fueled criticism directed not just at Hwang Jae Gyun but also at his wife, Jiyeon, as netizens scrutinized their personal and professional lives.
"Take care of your husband. Is he a baseball player or a thug?"
While the turmoil momentarily clouded their public profile, the confirmation that the divorce rumors were unfounded offers a moment of relief for the couple.
KpopStarz owns this article.
Written by Cassidy Jones.
