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.