[HanCinema's News] Seo Yu-ri and Choi Byeong-gil Announce Divorce

After five years of marriage, presenter Seo Yu-ri has announced her divorce to director Choi Byeong-gil. The news came via a live broadcast. She announced she was going solo, and requested congratulations. Seo Yu-ri claimed that divorce proceedings are ongoing and that she's been very happy, having waited for this moment. Seo Yu-ri stated that she has already moved out of their joint property.

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As per the cause of the divorce, Seo Yu-ri claimed that she was not receiving love as a woman. The effect of this was to make her feel insufficient. Seo Yu-ri noted that they had no children, and at this point, not many assets their having been quickly depleted, but that she the wherewithal to make a living on her own. Apparently Seo Yu-ri is not put off on the idea of marriage entirely either, as she's registered with a matchmaking agency and plans to go out on dates.

Seo Yu-ri claimed that even if she can't get married, she does wish to have a child. On March 31st, Seo Yu-ri issued a more formal statement via social media where she apologized for delivering such bad news in an undiplomatic manner. She claimed that the choice was made because despite all the best efforts, the relationship just wasn't working out. Choi Byeong-gil stated that he was aware of the situation before the live broadcast and had spoken to Seo Yu-ri directly about the divorce.

Choi Byeong-gil stated that he had shouldered more of the burden in difficult financial times and that the main issues of note were the apartment and the pets, which he is worried would be stolen from him. Choi Byeon-gil did not make any comment as to if, or how, the assets had been quickly depleted. Choi Byeong-gil stated that he did not want this divorce news to go public as it might have a negative impact on his ability to get more work.

Seo Yu-ri and Choi Byeong-gil announced their marriage in August of 2019, relaying the news on the MBCEveryone variety show Video Star together as a couple. They also had joint social media accounts together. However, after issues with the Rona Universe production company in 2022, rumors of a possible divorce between the two emerged. At the time, Choi Byeong-gil denied those rumors.

Written by William Schwartz