Baseball Player Hwang Jae-gyun and T-ara's Jiyeon Get Married... Surprise Announcement Made Ten Months Ago

Hwang Jae-gyun and Ji-yeon Surprise Announcement
Winter Wedding After Pro Baseball Season Ends

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun and group T-ara's Jiyeon (Park Ji-yeon) have announced their marriage.

Jiyeon and Hwang Jae-gyun revealed on their social network services (SNS) on the 10th that they will get married this December. They plan to hold the wedding after the conclusion of Hwang Jae-gyun's 2022 professional baseball season.

On this day, Jiyeon said, "Last year, I met a friend through an acquaintance and developed good feelings. I promised to marry this coming winter with my boyfriend, who is like a gift in my life, always considering me first, cherishing me, and teaching me what happiness is. I will live happily with him, who gave me a shoulder to lean on during my unstable times."

Hwang Jae-gyun also stated, "Last year, during a very difficult time, I met a friend who firmly held me when I was wavering and helped me a lot just by being by my side. Together, we decided to get married."

Regarding the sudden announcement of their marriage 10 months in advance, Hwang Jae-gyun explained, "During the season, when I was fully focused on the games, I thought that news about my relationship or marriage might create a somewhat unsettled atmosphere for our team KT, which is working hard toward the single goal of winning. I thought it would be better to announce it before the season started, so I decided to leave this message."

Hwang Jae-gyun recently expressed his desire to get married, mentioning he has a girlfriend on several variety shows. His appearance on the MBC variety program 'I Live Alone' last December, where he was seen singing along to T-ara's songs in his car, is being revisited. The producers drew attention by placing videos of Jiyeon and Hwang Jae-gyun side by side during the broadcast.

Jiyeon debuted in 2009 as a member of the girl group T-ara and has since occasionally pursued acting activities.

Hwang Jae-gyun joined the professional league in 2006, played for Nexen and Lotte, and is currently active with KT Wiz.

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