Hip-hop duo Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and businesswoman Kim Sumi chose separate paths after 14 years of marriage, and the way they chose to part quietly is resonating with many. Attention is drawn to their decision to end the relationship without airing emotions or blaming each other, while continuing their roles as parents.
On the 16th, Gaeko wrote on his social media, "With a cautious heart I share personal news," adding, "After long and many conversations, we decided to end our relationship as a married couple while respecting each other's lives." He went on, "The two will share joint custody responsibilities as parents and will carry on their roles to the end," drawing a clear line about their relationship after divorce.
On the same day, Kim Sumi also wrote on social media, "Because this is a personal matter, I share it with a cautious heart," and said, "After last year having long and sufficient conversations, we decided to end our relationship as a married couple by choosing to respect each other's lives." She said, "We will continue together, unchanged, in our responsibilities and roles as parents," once again emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting.
What drew attention was their social media behavior after announcing the divorce. On Kim Sumi's account, past photos with Gaeko remain as they were. Some netizens reacted, "It doesn't seem like this breakup ended in hatred," "You can feel a more cautious attitude because it was a choice made with the children in mind," and "They sorted out their relationship but didn't erase the memories, which is impressive." On the other hand, voices cautioning against assigning excessive meaning to a private choice also emerged.
The two married in 2011 and have one son and one daughter. After marriage, Kim Sumi focused on childcare, then challenged herself in the cosmetics business and established herself as a businesswoman; she openly shared childbirth, career interruption, and reemployment processes, earning much sympathy. Gaeko has also continued steady musical activities through Dynamic Duo, producing and songwriting.
In particular, because Gaeko shared photos from a trip to Japan last year for their wedding anniversary and shared daily life with his wife, this divorce news came as a greater shock to fans. However, the messages the two posted afterward drew more attention to their 'attitude of closure' than to surprise.
They have ended their relationship as a couple, but declared they will not end their responsibilities as parents. And they chose not to hastily erase each other's traces. The way Gaeko and Kim Sumi parted attracts attention as a quiet but firm "cool divorce" rather than a sensational conflict.<
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