Jiyeon of group T-ara, who recently announced her divorce from baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun (37, KT Wiz), shared her thoughts after the fan meeting.

Jiyeon said on the 8th, “The memories from yesterday‘s fan meeting for the 15th anniversary fan meeting will remain with me for a long time. I will forever cherish the looks and words we exchanged. I am so grateful and love the queens who always support T-ara.”

In the photos that were released together, Jiyeon reassured fans with her bright and cheerful appearance. Jiyeon attended the global 15th anniversary fan meeting ‘T-ARA 15 ANNIVERSARY FANMIEETING’ held at the Macau Broadway Theater on the afternoon of the 7th.

Many people’s attention was focused on this as it was her first official event since previously announcing her divorce from her husband Hwang Jae-gyun. It was reported that Jiyeon shed tears while saying her final goodbyes to fans at the end of the event during the fan meeting.

Meanwhile, Jiyeon and Hwang Jae-gyun, who got married in December 2022, have been plagued by divorce rumors since June of this year. The divorce rumors spread like wildfire when a scene where the KNN baseball commentator mentioned the couple‘s divorce was broadcast on ‘Visible Radio’. At the time, the commentator apologized, saying it was a mistake, and Jiyeon also explained that it was ‘groundless,’ but Jiyeon temporarily halted her YouTube activities, on which she had been actively communicating. In addition, divorce rumors continued as Hwang Jae-gyun was seen drinking with acquaintances until the early hours of the morning.

Jiyeon stated her position through her legal representative, Taesung Law Firm, on the 5th, “The two sides were unable to overcome their differences, so after separating, they agreed to divorce and filed an application for divorce mediation with the Seoul Family Court to proceed with the procedure.”

Jiyeon explained, “First, I would like to apologize for greeting you with bad news. We have mutually agreed to proceed with mediation for divorce.”. He said, “I ask for your understanding for not being able to express my position quickly. I will work hard to greet you in a better way in the future,” he added.

Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com reporter misty82@donga.com