
K-drama stars and real-life couple Lee Dong-gun and Jo Yoon-hee have decided to file for divorce after three years of marriage.
The news was reported by Korea Times earlier today that the two have gotten divorced due to irreconcilable differences.
Jo Yoon-hee's agency, King Kong by Starship, confirmed the sad news in an official statement saying that the two divorced on May 22nd.
It read: “We would like to express our regret at having to convey this unfortunate news. We are making an official statement regarding the reports of actress Jo Yoon-hee's divorce.
“We are informing you that on May 22, Jo Yoon-hee divorced husband Lee Dong-gun through divorce arbitration proceedings at the Seoul Family Court.
“As we deliver this sudden news, we ask for the understanding of those who congratulated the couple and cheered on their marriage. Jo Yoon-hee will work hard to greet you in the future through good activities.”
Lee Dong-gun's agency, FNC Entertainment, also released a statement about the divorce saying: “Lee Dong-gun reached the decision of divorce after serious contemplation, and on May 22, he completed the divorce arbitration proceedings at the Seoul Family Court.
“We apologize for causing concern to many, and he will work harder to give a better impression as an actor.”
The two actors first met at the K-drama series The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop.
On May 2, 2017, they registered their marriage and announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple then held a private wedding ceremony on September 29 and welcomed a baby girl on December 14, 2017.
According to reports, Jo Yoon-hee has received custody of their two-year-old daughter.
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