SECHSKIES' Go Ji-yong announces divorce from Huh Yang-lim, citing son's well-being
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Go Ji-yong, former member of K-pop group SECHSKIES, announced his divorce from wife Huh Yang-lim.
- He stated they divorced two years ago, delaying the announcement to protect their son.
- The couple appeared on the KBS show 'The Return of Superman' with their son.
Go Ji-yong, a former member of the iconic K-pop group SECHSKIES, has revealed that he divorced his wife, pediatrician Huh Yang-lim, two years ago. He shared the news on his Instagram account on July 29, explaining that the delay in announcing the separation was to protect their son, Seungjae.
The reason I didn't disclose it until now was because I wanted to protect Seungjae so he could fully accept the situation and grow up stably.
"The reason I didn't disclose it until now was because I wanted to protect Seungjae so he could fully accept the situation and grow up stably," Go wrote. He emphasized that the divorce was a mutual decision, made to respect each other's paths and fulfill their responsibilities as adults. Go assured fans that Seungjae understands the new relationship between his parents and is doing well.
The divorce was a decision made to respect each other's paths and fulfill their responsibilities as adults.
Go Ji-yong and Huh Yang-lim married in 2013 and welcomed their son, Seungjae, shortly after. The family gained significant popularity after appearing together on the KBS reality show 'The Return of Superman,' where their interactions charmed viewers. Despite the separation, Go stated that he and Huh continue to support each other and will remain on good terms.
Seungjae understands the new relationship between his parents and is doing well.
He concluded his statement by requesting privacy regarding personal questions and asking for continued warm support. Go hopes this announcement will prevent future misunderstandings.
Even though we have parted ways as a couple, we continue to support each other and are on good terms.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.