A Korean singer announced her divorce after 22 years of marriage.
A representative for Kim Jeong Eun told Star News on the 22nd, “Kim Jeong Eun recently finalized a mutual divorce agreement,” adding, “Kim Jeong Eun will have custody of their child.”
Previously, Kim Jeong Eun married fellow musician Choi, who is two years older, in 2004 and gave birth to a son in 2011. The couple maintained their marriage until recently, when they legally separated due to personality differences.
The agency released an official statement expressing regret over the news, saying, “We regret having to share this disappointing news with those who care about Kim Jeong Eun. After careful consideration and going through the court-mandated reflection period, Kim Jeong Eun recently finalized the mutual divorce, ending about 20 years of marriage.”
They added, “Custody of their child will be with Kim Jeong Eun, and the two have agreed to maintain a good relationship amicably. We ask for your understanding as we cannot disclose further details due to privacy concerns and kindly request that you refrain from malicious comments and speculative reports.”
Kim Jeong Eun debuted in 1994 with Marronnier and gained popularity in 1995 with songs like “Propose” and “I Love You.” She recently appeared on KBS 1TV‘s Back to the Music, sharing updates on her life.
Kim Jeong Eun plans to resume her activities with the release of her new song “Mom Was Beautiful,” which she wrote herself, scheduled for November.