T-ara's Jiyeon and Baseball Player Hwang Jae-kyun Spark Speculation After Recent Posts
Jiyeon (지연), a member of the girl group T-ara, and professional baseball player Hwang Jae-kyun (황재균) have recently fueled speculation regarding their personal lives following their separation at the end of last year, just two years after their marriage. On April 6, Jiyeon shared a video of herself singing in a car, captioned with the phrase '코노 대신 카노' (which translates to 'Karaoke instead of Car Karaoke'). She chose to sing '그날에 나는 맘이 편했을까' by Lee Ye-jun, with poignant lyrics that resonate with themes of love and heartache, leading fans to wonder if she is expressing her feelings post-divorce. Meanwhile, Hwang Jae-kyun posted a photo of a snow-covered lake on April 5, accompanied by a quote that reads, 'You must pass the test, overcome trials, and reject temptations.' The couple announced their marriage in February 2022 after six months of dating and celebrated their wedding in December of the same year. However, rumors of separation and divorce have circulated since last year. Jiyeon debuted with T-ara in 2009, contributing to hits like 'Roly-Poly' and 'Why Are You Being Like This.' Hwang Jae-kyun made his professional debut in 2006 and currently plays for KT Wiz, having previously played for Nexen and Lotte. He is a former national team third baseman and won his first Korean Series championship in 2022.