His marriage was said to be in crisis.
The recent revelation of the former basketball star turned actress Woo Ji WonThe divorce has reignited public interest in a nearly decade-old domestic violence incident. After 17 years of marriage, news of the couple’s separation was revealed by OSEN on September 14, taking many by surprise.
What’s even more shocking is that OSEN reported that the couple had secretly divorced years ago, in 2019.
Legendary star’s divorce revealed 5 years later, unexpectedly ended 17 years of marriage
Woo Ji Won, once a beloved figure in Korean basketball, has long been in the spotlight, not only for his career but also for his personal life. In 2002, he married his wife, a graduate of Seoul National University’s music department, and together they had two daughters. However, despite their public image, the marriage was allegedly troubled.
In 2014, Woo Ji Won was arrested for domestic violence. While drunk, he allegedly threw a fan during an argument with his wife, which led to his arrest on the spot. The incident caused a stir, and Woo later took to social media to explain the situation.
As we drank together at my wife’s suggestion, she continued to taunt me with her words. Even our eldest daughter tried to stop her, saying, “Mommy, please stop,” but my wife’s words and actions did not stop, and I ended up losing control and throwing the fan to the ground.
— Woo Jin Won via social media
Despite her explanation, the incident had a lasting impact on Woo Ji Won’s reputation and seemed to further strain her marriage. Although the couple remained together for a few more years, the relationship ultimately ended in divorce.
The strain on their marriage wasn’t limited to the domestic violence incident. In a 2019 variety show appearance on TV brings loveWoo Ji Won’s wife shared a scary experience from their wedding day. Two strangers entered her wedding waiting room, pretending to be relatives, and made disturbing comments about her marriage to Woo Ji Won. The horrific encounter left her shaken, and even on their wedding night, the disguised fans continued to disturb the couple’s privacy, adding further stress to their relationship.
I thought I would die after I got married.
— Woo Ji Won’s ex-wife
After retiring from professional basketball, Woo Ji Won has pursued a successful career as a sports commentator and television personality. He even gained recognition in 2022, receiving the Best Teamwork Award at the MBC Entertainment Awards for his role in the show If you don’t fight, it’s a good thing.
The news of his divorce and the resurfacing of past events have brought Woo Ji Won’s personal life back into the spotlight, reminding the public of the tumultuous relationship he had with his ex-partner since 2002.
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