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[Sports Chosun Reporter Yuna Lee] “Not even addressing the divorce rumors, but posting ‘Lies’ coincidentally… Debut song is ironic.”
T-ara’s Jiyeon, who got involved in divorce rumors with baseball player Hwang Jae-kyun, recently resumed her SNS activity and uploaded her debut song ‘Lies,’ sparking mixed reactions from netizens.
On the 29th, Jiyeon shared an update after about a month. It was to celebrate T-ara’s 15th debut anniversary.
Jiyeon wrote, “I sincerely thank everyone who has always supported and loved us. I am sincerely grateful for everything you do for us,” and posted a group photo of all the members together.
Jiyeon, Qri, Eunjung, and Hyomin captured attention with their timeless beauty similar to their debut days.
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In Jiyeon’s Instagram story, the jacket photo of her debut album ‘Lies’ was posted. ‘Lies’ is a catchy hit song with addictive melodies composed of lyrics like ‘The lie that you loved, the lie that you want to see, all lies, your lie that you are back, that you can’t live without me, this is all a lie. The lie that you will leave me after coming back, why did you promise me’ that resonate with the divorce rumor situation involving her husband Hwang Jae-kyun in June.
Jiyeon was embroiled in divorce rumors with her husband Hwang Jae-kyun in June but did not personally address it, and the timing of her posting T-ara’s hit song ‘Lies’ amidst many hits is intriguing.
Some netizens expressed suspicion, saying, “If a newlywed couple is rumored to be divorcing, it’s natural for the couple to appear together on YouTube to deny it. They have not made any explanation yet, which is unusual,” “Couples can fight, or it could be a cold war, so let’s wait and see,” “It’s ironic that Jiyeon posted ‘Lies’ after a long time,” “‘The lie that you loved’ lyrics coincide with the divorce rumor situation,” and more.
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Earlier last month, during a broadcast of the Busan-Gyeongnam region KNN radio, commentator Lee Kwang-gil mentioned the divorce between Hwang Jae-kyun from the Lotte Giants baseball team and Kia Tigers during the game broadcast, fueling the spread of divorce rumors.
Lee commented, “Hwang Jae-kyun did not get a divorce. I heard it from the team director,” and said, “The reason for Hwang Jae-kyun’s recent poor performance is due to the divorce.” Although it was not broadcast during the advertisement airtime, it was aired through YouTube, causing a stir. As it came from a baseball official, it had high credibility and spread rapidly.
Subsequently, Jiyeon’s spokesperson denied it as “baseless,” but Hwang Jae-kyun’s side did not provide any further statement. Moreover, it is puzzling that Jiyeon and Hwang Jae-kyun, who usually communicate with fans through SNS and YouTube, have not directly addressed the misunderstanding.
Shortly before the divorce rumors, Jiyeon announced on her YouTube channel, “Due to personal reasons, it seems difficult to upload videos for a while. I ask for the understanding of my subscribers. I will come back with a bright appearance,” and announced the suspension of content uploads on her YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, Jiyeon debuted as a member of T-ara in 2009 and received much love for releasing numerous hit songs such as ‘Roly-Poly,’ ‘I Go Crazy Because of You,’ and ‘Bo Peep Bo Peep.’ Jiyeon also pursued an acting career and married baseball player Hwang Jae-kyun in 2022.