On January 12, Kang Sung Yeon took to Instagram to write: “I met someone who cares and loves my children more than me. We are fine and live happily together.” Her heartfelt post was accompanied by reflections on the emotional toll of being portrayed solely through the lens of “divorce” and “single mom” by the media.
She expressed discomfort with the way her SNS, which has been a space to share moments from her family life and parenting journey, has been misrepresented: “Due to distorted articles, I have become a lonely and grieving single mother. Raising children is not easy for anyone, single or not. Physically it is tough, but seeing my children grow up healthy and bright gives me strength.”
Kang concluded with a gentle confession: “It snowed so good today. After much thought and many drafts, I have decided to share this heartfelt message from my heart.”
Kang Sung Yeon was previously married to jazz pianist Kim Ka On in 2012, but they divorced in 2023. She is now raising their two children alone.
Meanwhile, actor Lee Dong Gun, also a single parent, was involved in dating rumors last year with actress Kang Hae Rim, who is 16 years his junior. The two have been spotted together on multiple occasions, but both parties responded ambiguously, stating that it was so “Difficult to confirm personal matters.”
While celebrities like Lee Sang Min, Kim Jun Ho and Kim Na Young make headlines with second marriage announcements, the public has also turned its attention to the love lives of single moms and dads in the spotlight. From open statements to cautious silence, these stars choose different paths in love after divorce.
Sources: Daum
