Veteran Korean singer Kim Jeong Eun has finalized her divorce after 22 years of marriage. Her representative confirmed to Star News on October 22 that the singer recently completed a mutual divorce agreement, and that she will have custody of their child.
Kim Jeong Eun married fellow musician Choi, two years her senior, in 2004. The couple welcomed a son in 2011. According to the representative, the marriage ended over personality differences after the couple went through a court-mandated reflection period and decided to legally separate.
Kim Jeong Eun (Credits: Koreaboo)
Kim Jeong Eun agency statement on the divorce
Her agency released an official statement expressing regret over the news: “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.” The agency added that the two have agreed to maintain a good relationship amicably for their child’s sake, and asked the public to refrain from malicious comments and speculative reports due to privacy concerns.
Kim Jeong Eun’s career and upcoming new song “Mom Was Beautiful”
Kim Jeong Eun debuted in 1994 with Marronnier and rose to popularity in 1995 with songs like “Propose” and “I Love You.” She recently appeared on KBS 1TV’s Back to the Music, where she shared updates on her life. Despite the personal news, she plans to resume her activities with the release of a self-written new song, “Mom Was Beautiful,” scheduled for November.
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