After rumors of health issues.. Ko Ji-yong reveals shocking divorce from two years ago: "I wanted to protect Seung-jae"[Comprehensive]

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• "Custody was granted to Heo Yang-im.. We will take legal action against rumors"

Broadcast personality Ko Ji-yong, a former member of the first-generation popular idol group Sechs Kies, has late in life confessed to having divorced two years ago.

On the 29th, Ko Ji-yong announced through a lengthy post he personally wrote that "I divorced my wife two years ago." He further explained, "The reason I did not disclose this earlier was because I wanted to protect my son Seung-jae and ensure he could fully accept the situation and grow up stably."

Ko Ji-yong stated, "The divorce was a decision made out of mutual respect for each other's paths and as adults fulfilling our responsibilities," adding that "Seung-jae understands and is getting along well with his parents' new relationship." He continued, "As a father, I will do my best. Although we are no longer married, we continue to support each other and maintain a good relationship."

Regarding this matter, a representative for Ko Ji-yong said, "It is regrettable that Ko Ji-yong has to make public even such deeply personal matters. However, we reiterate once again that this was solely a choice made to protect the child, with no other reasons involved." The representative added, "Nevertheless, if rumors or speculative stories about the family continue, our company will take legal action to protect the family as a whole."

The representative also stated, "Custody of Seung-jae was granted to Heo Yang-im," and noted that "although Ko Ji-yong does not live with Seung-jae, they see each other frequently."

Ko Ji-yong debuted as a member of Sechs Kies in 1997. After leaving the entertainment industry, he continued his life as an entrepreneur. In 2013, he married Heo Yang-im, a specialist in family medicine, and they had a son.

Following his broadcasting activities, Ko Ji-yong pursued a career as a businessman and has recently been communicating with fans through TikTok live broadcasts. Additionally, he recently signed an exclusive contract, hinting at plans to expand his activities in China in the future.

Until recently, Ko Ji-yong had drawn concern from those around him due to rumors about his health.

Previously, on KBS 2TV's 'Living Men Season 2,' Ko Ji-yong mentioned various topics including the rumors of his health issues and business crises.

Regarding the health concerns, he explained, "Overall, my liver function had declined somewhat. Two years ago, my liver values rose sharply, leading to hospitalization. Everyone was surprised. Even my mother rushed to the hospital. Doctors repeatedly told me not to drink alcohol. I did not have a single drink for six months."

Especially regarding the YouTube video that had become problematic, he stated, "At that time, I lost a lot of weight. My body weight was only 63kg. It seems like signals were coming then, indicating 'my health is not good.' Now, I have improved significantly."

Ko Ji-yong's diet plan was also revealed, surprising everyone. It was nearly similar to the diet plans used by girl groups. In response, Eun Ji-won joked, "Who left this? Is there really a need for that? It seems like one could just pick up and eat them as they pass by." However, Ko Ji-yong replied, "Eating this much before work is sufficient. The portion isn't large, and I try to eat small amounts frequently. Eating too much at once makes me sleepy."

The reason he entered the food industry was also due to health concerns. He revealed, "After falling ill once, I felt I needed to pay attention to my diet, which is why I became interested in and started working in the food business. Since I was under too much stress, I even visited a psychiatrist and tried taking prescribed tranquilizers."

In that broadcast, updates on his son Seung-jae were also shared. Previously, Seung-jae appeared on 'The Return of Superman' in 2017. At the time, at three years old, Seung-jae demonstrated language skills so sharp that his verbal intelligence ranked in the top 0.1%. Ko Ji-yong stated, "He is not a genius. He still does well in school. He attends a music academy for gifted children and is diligently practicing the violin."

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