Actress Hwang Jung-eum is dating a basketball player. Courtesy of SBS By KTimes Actor amd entertainer Hwang Jung-eum, 39, is currently dating a basketball player. An official from Y1 Entertainment told the Hankook Ilbo on Monday, "It is true that Hwang Jung-eum and a basketball player have recently been seeing each other with mutual interest, but it is a sensitive situation.
Hwang's divorce proceedings are still ongoing." The dating rumor surfaced following online media outlet edaily's report that Hwang and basketball player Kim Jong-kyu, 33, of Wonju DB Promy were spotted while on a date. The report suggested that they became close during a difficult time for Hwang and are currently getting to know each other.
Hwang married Lee Young-don a former professional golfer and businessman in 2016, with whom she has two sons. Although they announced a divorce settlement in 2020, the two reconciled. However, in February, she announced their separation, leaving fans saddened.
During this period, Hwang faced controversy for accusing her ex-husband of having an affair with a non-celebrity woman, which led to a lawsuit initiated by the woman. Actor Hwang Jung-eum and basketball player Kim Jong-kyu / Newsis In addition to the divorce proceedings, Hwang has filed a civil lawsuit for 900 million won against her ex-husband. Hwang, through her business, reportedly lent a substantial amount of money exceeding 900 million won to Lee.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by staff of The Korea Times..
