"It has only been a month since the wedding."
Kim Ji-yeon, a former contestant on Mnet's reality show 'Love Catcher', hinted at her separation from her husband, Lotte Giants pitcher Jung Cheol-won, while continuing to make shocking revelations. The situation has escalated beyond simple discord, mentioning running away, custody disputes, and moral decay, leading to expected repercussions.
On the 25th, Kim Ji-yeon revealed through her social media that "her husband Jung Cheol-won unilaterally filed for custody after running away." She stated, "As a mother, I can no longer endure this. I will fight this for the first and last time," suggesting that she has effectively entered divorce proceedings.
The content of the revelations has shocked the public. Kim Ji-yeon claimed that Jung Cheol-won did not stay at home during the off-season, to the point where their young son has become unfamiliar with his father. In particular, the statement "He melted our son's birthday ring and bracelet to make his own gold necklace" has sparked outrage among netizens. According to Kim Ji-yeon, Jung Cheol-won reportedly squandered over 30 million won of his salary last year for personal use.
The economic conflict also runs deep. Kim Ji-yeon disclosed that she has been covering living expenses with her income and has sent most of her husband's salary to her in-laws for wedding gifts and baby supplies. She explained that she had to head to an event immediately after being discharged from the postpartum care center, indicating the heavy burden she faced as the head of the household.
The attitude following recent salary negotiations has also become controversial. Kim Ji-yeon revealed, "My husband demanded that I 'not ask him to do any housework or childcare' in exchange for raising the living expenses after his salary increase." She added that when she asked him to do laundry during the off-season, Jung Cheol-won became furious and ran away.
To make matters worse, issues regarding Jung Cheol-won's personal life have also surfaced. After receiving reports that he contacted several women, Kim Ji-yeon stated, "I have already secured sufficient evidence," maintaining a firm stance that she is open to receiving additional reports.
Kim Ji-yeon, a graduate of Hanyang University’s Department of Dance, gained fame in 2018 through 'Love Catcher', while Jung Cheol-won is a key pitcher for the Lotte Giants, who won the Rookie of the Year award in 2022. The couple, who had a son due to premarital pregnancy, held a belated wedding ceremony last December, but faced a crisis just a month after the ceremony, signaling a legal battle ahead.
