Hwang Jung Eum and Kim Jong Kyu Split

Actress Hwang Jung Eum and basketball player Kim Jong Kyu have ended their relationship just two weeks after publicly confirming they were together. The couple decided to remain good friends due to the pressures of public scrutiny, as they were still getting to know each other. Hwang's agency, Y1 Entertainment, stated that it was difficult to provide further details about the breakup, which occurred shortly after the couple had garnered significant media attention. Hwang, who is in the midst of divorce proceedings from her ex-husband, faced criticism for starting a new relationship during this time. The rapid end of their romance has sparked mixed reactions from fans and netizens, with some expressing concern over Hwang's personal choices. Kim Jong Kyu, seven years younger than Hwang, reportedly felt burdened by the negative comments surrounding their relationship.