Yoo Hye-jeong (유혜정)

The Chosun Ilbo Chart of Quickie Divorces

2007/02/05 | Source | Permalink |

Since the private life of stars has always attracted huge curiosity, not a day passes without news about their marriages, divorces and remarriages making headlines. Especially their divorces. Here in Korea, the star couple Lee Min-young and Lee Chan have recently been in the spotlight because they announced their divorce a mere 12 days after walking down the aisle. News of former LG Twins outfielder Seo Yong-bin and actor Yoo Hye-jeong's divorce this week also garnered attention for the brevity of their union. Still, few Korean stars break their vow to love each other until death do them part so soon, though it's common among international stars, some of whom part ways days or even hours after tying the knot. The Chosun Ilbo takes a look at the quickies.

▶ Do they get married to get divorced?

Britney Spears is famous for her rapid divorces. Spears tied the knot with her childhood friend Jason Alexander in Las Vegas one evening in 2004. Her impulsive marriage ended no more t...| More

Celebrity couple get divorced

2007/01/29 | Source | Permalink |

Former baseball player Seo Yong-bin and TV actress Yoo Hye-jeong have called it quits on their eight-year marriage.

The celebrity couple yesterday confirmed reports they formally divorced on Jan. 19, but did not give a reason for their separation. Seo told reporters they had decided not to do so.

The marriage of the baseball star player and the actress in 1999 generated enormous media attention but the couple were said to have faced difficulties due to Seo's poor performance as professional baseball player.

Seo, 36, left the baseball last year. He is scheduled to leave the country for Japan soon to take a coaching course. Actress Yoo recently became active again on the nation's TV and movie screens. ...| More