Jung Sung-il Files For Divorce After 9 Years Of Marriage; Past Comments On Their Relationship Resurface

The actor Jung Sung-il, widely recognised for his breakthrough role in the Netflix series 'The Glory', has confirmed that his marriage has come to an end. The separation follows nine years of marriage.

On October 14, an official announcement regarding the separation was made by Jung Sung-il's management agency, XYZ Studio.

The statement read that Jung Sung-il and his wife have finalised their decision to end their marriage following a period of thorough, joint consideration. The separation was concluded mutually and peacefully, with both parties agreeing to support each other moving forward on their individual journeys.

As the divorce was reached through an amicable agreement with no blame assigned, the agency requested media outlets to avoid any speculative or innacurate reporting. While their marital status has changed they remain committed to collaborative parenting and are dedicated to raising their child together. Additionally, Jung Sung-il will continue to focus on his career, promising to deliver his best performances as an actor.

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Jung Sung-il's Past Comments On Relationship Resurface

In the wake of the divorce announcemnt, Jung Sung-il's previous, romantic remarks about his wife and the history of their relationship are circulating online.

During his appearance on the show 'Yoo Quiz on the Block' in February 2023, the actor shared that their initial meeting occurred through a mutual acquaintance, leading to a period where they exchanged letters as pen pals. He revealed they later went their separate ways, only to reconnect years later. Upon rekindling their romance, the couple made the swift decision to marry within just three months.

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Jung Sung-il's Career

Jung Sung-il first began his professional acting journey in 2002 with the movie 'H'. He spent the majority of his early career focusing on theatre and musical performances.

His career achieved global prominence in 2023 due to his critically acclaimed performance as Ha Do-young in the Netflix series 'The Glory'.

Following this success, his filmography has expanded to include major projects such as the Disney+ drama 'Trigger', the film adaptation of 'Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint', and 'Murder Report'. His upcoming project is the Disney+ series, 'Made in Korea'.

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