Korean Actress Hwang Jung Eum Reportedly Dating Basketball Player Kim Jong-kyu

Actress Hwang Jung Eum is reportedly developing a relationship with basketball player Kim Jong-kyu of Wonju DB Promy.

According to Edaily, the two have been seen together on several occasions, displaying a close bond even in public settings.

Sources close to Hwang Jung Eum reveal that she and Kim Jong-kyu became closer during her challenging times, providing mutual support and comfort.

Although Hwang’s agency has acknowledged the relationship, they have indicated that it is still in the early stages and have not officially confirmed Kim Jong-kyu as her partner.

Hwang Jung Eum recently separated from her husband, golfer Lee Young-don, with whom she has two sons. Their marriage involved various reconciliations and disputes, including divorce filings and allegations related to inappropriate relations and financial issues.

Hwang Jung Eum, who debuted in 2002 as a member of the girl group Sugar, has enjoyed a successful acting career with numerous TV drama appearances.

Kim Jong-kyu, who started his professional career with Changwon LG in 2013 and joined DB in 2019, has been a notable figure in basketball, contributing significantly to his team’s success and representing the national team from 2011 to 2014.