Beloved K-Drama Actress And Model Announces Divorce

Hong Jin Kyung and her husband have ended their marriage. The couple mutually agreed to part ways to focus more on their individual lives and have officially finalized their divorce.

A source from the broadcasting industry told Dispatch, “There was no fault on either side. They spent 22 good years together and agreed to live well separately moving forward.” Hong Jin Kyung married a businessman who is five years her senior. In 2003 after dating for five years. In 2010, they welcomed their daughter, Rael.

Rael is said to have respected her parents’ decision to divorce. Before proceeding with the separation, Hong Jin Kyung asked for her daughter’s thoughts, and Rael supported her parents’ choice. Though they are now legally separated, it’s reported that their bond has only grown stronger. He still visits Hong Jin Kyung’s home frequently, and both families continue to maintain close ties. Hong Jin Kyung also gave a brief statement on Youtube about it.

“People might ask why we separated, but it wasn’t anyone’s fault. We just wanted to try living differently. After parting ways and becoming strangers, we found a true friendship. Back then, I just liked and trusted him as a partner, but now he’s become a really good ‘oppa’ to me. There wasn’t a single defining fault. Everyone has struggles in marriage. If someone asks why we divorced, I honestly have no clear answer — it was just our personal decision. Everyone has different limits.”

Meanwhile, Hong Jin Kyung debuted as a supermodel in 1993 and has since remained active across a wide range of fields, including variety shows, acting, the kimchi business, and YouTube.