'Chung Cheol-won Exposé' Kim Ji-yeon: "Father, You Only Realize It Now" — A Meaningful Divorce [Star Issue]

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'Love Catcher' participant Kim Ji-yeon indirectly revealed her feelings regarding her divorce.

On the 2nd, Kim Ji-yeon took time to answer fans' questions.

When asked, "What do you look for when watching your ex-husband?" Kim Ji-yeon replied, "You should ask what I don't see," adding, "I did see him, but saying 'you divorced?' is a bad thing—no, no. Father, you only realize it now."

Earlier, on December 24, 2025, Kim Ji-yeon communicated with fans via the program "Mumul Time," drawing attention with answers that seemed to hint at her divorce and fallout with Chung Cheol-won.

Kim Ji-yeon graduated from Hanyang University's Department of Dance and gained public recognition by appearing on Mnet's dating reality show 'Love Catcher' in 2018. At the time, she received great love from viewers for her innocent appearance and honest charm.

Chung Cheol-won was drafted by the Doosan Bears as the 20th overall pick in the second round of the 2018 KBO Rookie Draft. He debuted in the first division in 2022, the same year he was traded to Lotte after the conclusion of the 2024 season. In his first year with Lotte last year, he served as a key part of the bullpen, recording 75 games played, 8 wins, 3 losses, 21 holds, an ERA of 4.24, and 55 strikeouts over 70 innings in front of closer Kim Won-joong.

Kim Ji-yeon and Chung Cheol-won announced their pregnancy before marriage and welcomed their first son in August 2025. The couple later held a wedding at an unspecified location in Seoul on December 14, 2025—about four months after childbirth—and officially became husband and wife. However, they faced a marital crisis just over a month into their marriage.

Previously, Haeden Law Firm, which represents Kim Ji-yeon, stated: "Various speculative rumors are currently circulating regarding this case, and many of them include false information that is causing secondary damage. In particular, since Chung Cheol-won's side has also made references to custody matters through their legal representative, we wish to issue an official statement on behalf of Ms. Kim Ji-yeon." The firm added: "Ms. Kim Ji-yeon has endured continuous pain due to domestic violence and other issues while raising her young child since the marriage. Additionally, many individuals have reported suspicious circumstances suggesting recent infidelity by player Chung Cheol-won."

The statement continued: "Despite this, Ms. Kim Ji-yeon has made every effort to resolve the issue amicably and maintain the marital relationship for the sake of her child. However, she feels deeply frustrated that after the child's father left home without the child and stopped paying child support, he began discussing divorce and custody through his legal representative." The firm further stated: "Going forward, our top priority in all procedures will be to protect the child and safeguard custody rights. We plan to pursue all necessary legal measures if required. This matter remains strictly personal, and we sincerely request your cooperation in ensuring that no harm comes to player Chung Cheol-won's affiliated team or fellow players."

Subsequently, on April 30, Kim Ji-yeon released a video titled "Update on My Recent Life (feat. Laminate, Divorce Lawsuit, TV Appearances, Seeding Gang, etc.)" through her YouTube channel 'Haru Ji-yeon,' addressing the latest developments in her divorce lawsuit.

Kim Ji-yeon first said, "It seems the divorce lawsuit is progressing well." She added, "Recently, there was a court hearing. After it ended, my lawyer sent me a summary via KakaoTalk about what happened. I felt so reassured that I'm not worried at all. There's nothing to worry about anyway."

She continued: "There are truly many interesting things happening. It's not about belittling the other party; let me just say, there was a lot of evidence. So when my lawyer asked for more evidence, I happily sent over everything. 'Is this also evidence? Should I send it?' That's how I did it, and my lawyer said it was fine. They even told me not to send any more because there was already too much."

Kim Ji-yeon remarked: "We haven't even reached the stage where people are debating who won or lost or who did well or poorly. If someone says I'm indifferent, that's a lie. It might be fine if you only look at me—I am an adult, and no one held a knife to my throat or threatened me." She concluded: "I chose this path myself, so I can handle it. But every time I see the baby, my heart feels a bit heavy."

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