Actor Hwang Jung-eum and Basketball Player Kim Jong-gyu End Relationship

Hwang Jeong-eum (left), Kim Jong-gyu. Sports Chosun DB

Actor Hwang Jung-eum and basketball player Kim Jong-gyu have broken up. Hwang Jung-eum's agency, Y.ONE Entertainment, informed Sports Chosun on the 5th, stating, "Actor Hwang Jung-eum has recently decided to remain good acquaintances with someone she was getting to know with good feelings." The agency did not disclose the reasons for the breakup.

Hwang Jung-eum confirmed her romantic relationship on the 22nd of last month, referring to Kim Jong-gyu as a basketball player. At that time, Y.ONE Entertainment said, "It is true that Hwang Jung-eum and the basketball star have recently become fond of each other, but they are still cautious." The two were seen enjoying a date in a public place.

Kim Jong-gyu is a player with DB Promy, a Korean professional basketball team. Born in 1991, he is seven years younger than Hwang, who was born in 1984. However, the couple has now parted ways.

Meanwhile, Hwang Jung-eum announced her divorce from Lee Young-don through her agency on February 22.