Influencer Kim Ji-yeon, 29, who appeared on the Mnet entertainment program "Love Catcher," said she is preparing for a divorce suit from her husband, Lotte Giants pitcher Jeong Cheol-won, 26.
On the 26th, Kim Ji-yeon said on social media (SNS), "I tried to endure it again this time, but after running away from home, he unilaterally said he would take custody and filed a suit," and added, "As a mother, I decided I could no longer endure it. For the first and last time, I will fight to the end."
Kim Ji-yeon claimed that during the marriage she handled childcare alone and did not receive living-expense support. Kim said, "I spent more than 30 million won from last year's salary for my husband personally, and I even melted our son's first-birthday gold ring and bracelet to add 5 million to 6 million won to buy a 10-don gold necklace for him," and added, "Without any allowance, all of my income went to living expenses."
She also alleged that Jeong Cheol-won was not devoted to the family. Kim Ji-yeon said, "When the baby was a newborn, after work he would fall asleep in the master bedroom watching his phone or would go to a PC cafe," and added, "When things were too hard, I asked for help about five times at dawn, but if the game results were not good, I was told words that shifted the blame onto me."
She also raised allegations of infidelity. Kim Ji-yeon said that during the wedding preparations, Jeong Cheol-won sent direct messages (DMs) to fans, adding, "I have already secured enough related evidence, but I would like to receive additional tips."
The two had a son in 2024 and held their wedding in Dec. last year, about one year and four months later.
Kim Ji-yeon, who graduated from Hanyang University's department of dance, became known to the public after appearing on "Love Catcher." Born in 1999, Jeong Cheol-won is currently a pitcher for the Lotte Giants, and his annual salary is known to be about 180 million won. He debuted with the Doosan Bears in 2022, set the record for most holds in a rookie season, and won the KBO Rookie of the Year award.