Ko Ji-yong and Heo Yang-im divorced two years ago... Custody of their son goes to Heo Yang-im "Decision made for the child's growth"

Ko Ji-yong, formerly of Sechs Kies, revealed that he divorced family medicine specialist Heo Yang-im two years ago. Custody was granted to Heo Yang-im. On the 29th, Ko Ji-yong announced the divorce on his SNS, explaining that he had not disclosed it earlier because he wanted to protect his son Seung-jae so that he could accept the situation and grow up stably. He stated, ″The divorce was a decision made to respect each other’s paths and to fulfill our responsibilities as adults. Seung-jae understands the new relationship between his mom and dad, and he is currently doing well and stable.″ He also added, ″I will continue to do my best as a father, and although we have separated as a couple, we support each other and are getting along well.″ His agency, Mountain Movement Story, expressed regret over the situation that led to the announcement of Ko Ji-yong’s personal life and reiterated that the choice was made solely to protect the child, with no other reasons involved. They also stated that they would take legal action if any rumors or speculative stories about the family arise. Ko Ji-yong married Heo Yang-im in December 2013 and had their son Seung-jae in 2014. After his son’s birth, he appeared on KBS2’s ″The Return of Superman″ and ″Men Who Do Housework,″ sharing daily life with his son. Regarding recent health concerns, he reported that he had a temporary liver function abnormality but is currently recovering and doing his best to manage his health.