Actor debut·global audition producer…divorce announced while each continued their own challenges, surprising Iyoo
Hip-hop duo Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and entrepreneur Kim Sumi announced their divorce after 14 years of marriage, and the fact that the two were continuing new challenges in their respective positions last year adds to the surprise.
On the 16th, Gaeko posted on his social media, "I share personal news with a cautious heart," and said, "After many long conversations last year, we decided to end our relationship as spouses while respecting each other's lives." He added, "As parents, the responsibility of co-parenting will continue to the end," emphasizing his responsibility for the children.
On the same day, Kim Sumi also said on social media, "Since this is a personal matter, I convey it cautiously," and stated, "After sufficient conversations last year, we sorted out our marital relationship by choosing to respect each other's lives." She asked that people refrain from excessive interpretation, saying, "Going forward, the responsibilities and roles as parents will continue unchanged together."
The reason this news is drawing attention is that last year, when the two decided to divorce, it was actually a time when each announced a new leap forward in their own careers.
Last October, Gaeko attended the press conference for Mnet's Korea-Japan joint survival program Unpretty Rapstar: Hippop Princess and expressed his feelings about joining as the main producer. He said, "I was worried about whether I could direct the raps of 40 contestants, but their skills were so good it was easy," and praised the contestants' talent and ability to absorb. He also expressed anticipation for his new challenge as a hip-hop producer, saying, "Unlike 'Show Me the Money,' this project ultimately creates a group, so I'm more excited."
Kim Sumi also shared an update last August by revealing a new profile picture on social media. With a neat bob haircut and simple styling that created an innocent atmosphere, she drew attention for a youthful beauty that made it hard to believe she was born in 1983 and in her early 40s. Kim Sumi is active as a beauty and fashion entrepreneur and influencer, and she also took her first steps as an actress through the play 12 Angry Men.
In this way, the two showed active public activities while continuing new challenges and achievements in their respective fields. The divorce news came at the same time as the times they were sharing good news in their respective positions. Because it was a choice made behind a glamorous career, the public reacted with surprise while hoping that "it was a decision made with mutual respect."
The two married in 2011 and have one son and one daughter. After marriage, Kim Sumi devoted herself to childcare, overcame a career gap, and expanded her activities to business and acting, and Gaeko also continued his music and producing activities steadily.
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