On February 3, Jiyeon shared several photos on her Instagram, offering a glimpse into her daily life. The update quickly gained attention, with many taking note of his unchanged appearance and calm demeanor amid the ongoing public discussion about his divorce.
After the split, Jiyeon resumed her activities with T-ara but refrained from making direct statements about the divorce itself. His silence is in stark contrast to Hwang Jae-gyun’s recent remarks about entertainment programs.
Hwang appeared on the MBC variety show The director on January 31, where she revealed that she had dreamed of having children. He later drew further attention to Shin Dong-yup’s web variety show Zzanbro on February 2, declaring that he had married his first love. His comments reignited public discussion about their marriage and subsequent divorce.
As their different approaches became more apparent, online reactions began to pour in. Many netizens praised Jiyeon’s restraint, commenting that “His silence seems more mature” AND “remains beautiful and dignified.” Meanwhile, Hwang’s repeated references to marriage and family have drawn criticism, with some saying: “He mentions his ex-wife too often” AND “He should be more careful when speaking publicly about the past.”
Jiyeon and Hwang Jae-gyun married in December 2022 amid widespread attention, but announced their separation in October last year, just two years into their marriage. Since then, both have continued their careers, but their starkly different public responses have fueled the ongoing debate over what constitutes dignity and responsibility after divorce.
