Shock at Kang Ji-yong’s death…’Divorce Consideration Camp’ broadcast footage to be kept private[Comprehensive]

TV Apr 23, 2025

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Photo | JTBC
Photo | JTBC

As former soccer player Kang Ji-yong passed away, most of the footage from JTBC entertainment program ‘Divorce Consideration Camp’ in which Kang Ji-yong appeared while alive has been made private.

JTBC is currently discussing internally the Kang Ji-yong couple’s episode.Since Kang Ji-yong passed away, most of the episodes that currently feature the Kang Ji-yong couple have been made private.Some clips released by the channel and production team have also been made private.There has been no specific mention of future broadcasts.

Previously, Kang Ji-yong appeared on ‘Divorce Consideration Camp’ with his wife in February.The reason was marital conflict.The two were on the verge of divorce for various reasons.Fortunately, through the ‘Divorce Consideration Camp’ solution, their relationship showed the possibility of recovery.

However, sad news was delivered.Kang Ji-yong suddenly passed away on the 22nd.According to multiple sources, Kang Ji-yong passed away on this day.The specific cause of death has not been disclosed.The funeral home has been set up at the funeral hall of Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital in Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do.The bereaved family is receiving visitors.The funeral will be held at 6:30 am on the 25th.The burial site is Cheonan Memorial Park.

He graduated from Hanyang University and finished his freshman year.He participated in the 2009 K League Draft and was selected 5th overall by Pohang Steelers, but did not have many opportunities.He then transferred to Busan I-Park in January 2012 and then joined Bucheon FC 1995 in 2014.He showed great performances at Bucheon FC 1995.He recorded 5 goals in 30 games in 2014.

In 2015, he was appointed as Bucheon captain and led the team, playing 34 games.He is evaluated to have played in all games as captain and contributed not only to the game but also to the team.He was also honored with the first ‘Fairchild Fair Play Award’, which is given quarterly to Bucheon players who have shown outstanding performance in K-League games and have contributed greatly to the team on and off the field.

In 2016, he led the team as captain and recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 38 games.In particular, he recorded his 100th professional appearance in the home game against Gyeongnam FC in the 36th round of the 2016 season.

After that, he transferred to Gangwon FC in 2017 and scored in the 11th round match against Daegu, leading the team to a 2-1 victory, recording his first goal in the first division in 8 years since his debut.

In 2018, he transferred to his hometown club, Incheon United FC.However, his relationship with Incheon United FC did not last long.He left the club in 2019.After that, he moved around the K3 League and retired at the end of the 2022 season.

Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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