Kim Jong-kyu from Wonju DB Promy is making headlines with the news of his relationship with actress Hwang Jung-eum. On the 22nd, Hwang Jung-eum's agency, Y1 Entertainment, confirmed, "They have recently started seeing each other and are still in the early, cautious stages of their relationship." This announcement quickly garnered significant attention. Given that Hwang Jung-eum is currently in the midst of divorce proceedings, their relationship has faced widespread criticism. Kim Jong-kyu's social media accounts have been flooded with comments like, "Marry Hwang Jung-eum," and "Why are you dating someone like her?" However, there are also supportive comments such as, "Wishing you both a beautiful love," and "Don't interfere in athletes' personal lives." Hwang Jung-eum married businessman and former professional golfer Lee Young-don in 2016 but faced a divorce crisis in 2020. Three years later, she filed for divorce again. Kim Jong-kyu, born in 1991, joined the Changwon LG Sakers in 2013 and is currently playing for Wonju DB Promy. His stellar performance as a center helped lead his team to victory in the regular season last year. Known for his striking resemblance to actor Lee Min-ho, he has earned the nickname "Idol of KBL" and has also represented South Korea as a national team player.