'Gaeko, a member of hip-hop duo Dynamic Duo, and entrepreneur Kim Sumi will go their separate ways after 14 years of marriage. As they were known to have maintained a stable home, the news of their divorce has come as quite a shock.
Gaeko announced the divorce himself on the 16th through his social media, saying, "Hello. This is Gaeko. With a cautious heart, I share personal news." He said, "After many long conversations last year, we decided to end our relationship as a married couple as a choice to respect each other's lives."
He added, "The two will carry the shared responsibility of parenting and continue their respective roles to the end," and asked, "Please watch over us with warm eyes."
On the same day, Kim Sumi also posted a statement on social media. She said, "Because this is a personal matter, I share it with a cautious heart," and added, "After sufficient conversations last year, we decided to end our marital relationship as a choice to respect each other's lives." She reiterated their intention to co-parent, saying, "Going forward, our responsibilities and roles as parents will continue unchanged together."
The two married in 2011 and have one son and one daughter. After marriage, Kim Sumi devoted herself to childcare, later challenged herself in the cosmetics business and established herself as an entrepreneur, candidly sharing the processes of childbirth, career interruption and restart, which resonated with many.
When the news broke, netizens reacted, "I thought they were living well, so the suddenness surprised me," "It feels heavier because it was a decision made out of mutual respect," and "It seems like a choice made with the children in mind, so it is sad but understandable." Others commented, "What you see on the outside isn't everything," and "I want to quietly support each of their lives."
The two, who were together for a long time as spouses and as parents, emphasized respect and responsibility for each other even in choosing divorce, so attention is focused on their future steps.<
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