Lookism Creator Park Tae Joon and Choi Sujung Divorce, Deny Legal Battle Over Assets

Park Tae Joon and Choi Sujung's divorce was finalized last year. The separation was mutual and ended their 10-year romance and 4-year marriage. All matters, including asset division, were settled amicably without legal dispute. 

Renowned webtoon artist Park Tae Joon, the creative mastermind behind the global phenomenon ‘Lookism’, and Choi Sujung, a former member of the Korean-Chinese girl group Lotte Girls, have finalized their divorce. The news, which broke on August 28th, was confirmed by Park Tae Joon's own representatives to various media outlets, putting an end to months of speculation.

"It's true that Park Tae Joon and Choi Soo Jung divorced last year. The divorce was completed through a mutual settlement by both sides," the statement read, quoted from News Nate.

This decision marks the end of their remarkable 14-year journey as a couple, which encompassed a decade of dating followed by four years of marriage.

The split, while amicable, naturally led to questions about the division of their considerable assets, given Park Tae Joon's immense success. However, his team was quick to shut down any rumors of a contentious legal battle. They provided a clear and direct clarification.

The split, while amicable, naturally led to questions about the division of their considerable assets, given Park Tae Joon's immense success. However, his team was quick to shut down any rumors of a contentious legal battle. They provided a clear and direct clarification.

Park Tae Joon himself later echoed this sentiment in a more personal interview.

"Not at all. This isn't a lawsuit, this is a divorce by mutual consent. There was no lawsuit over division of property, and we reached an amicable agreement. The reason for the divorce is personality differences."

He also revealed his reason for keeping the matter private for nearly a year, explaining, "I never felt the need to share this. It's not good news. I was worried that it might hurt the other person, so I didn't say anything."

A Look Back at Park Tae Joon and Choi Sujung's Careers

To understand the significance of this couple, one must look at their individual paths to fame. Park Tae Joon, 41, first entered the public eye in 2009 as a popular "ulzzang" (best-looking) on the Comedy TV show ‘Ulzzang Generation’. His charming looks and personality led to numerous variety show appearances, but his true calling was as a storyteller.

Then, Park Tae Joon achieved astronomical success as a webtoon artist, most famously with ‘Lookism’, which explores themes of bullying and appearance-based discrimination. This success allowed him to establish his own powerful webtoon production company, PTJ Comics (The Grim Entertainment), solidifying his status as a major businessman in the industry and a building owner.

Choi Sujung, 37, pursued a path in music and entertainment. She debuted in 2010 as a member of Lotte Girls. While the group didn't achieve major fame in Korea, Choi later found a niche in acting, appearing in the 2018 web drama ‘Check, Mate’. She was also a familiar face to fans of MAMAMOO’s Hwasa, having appeared on MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’ in 2019 as Hwasa's close friend since their trainee days, which greatly raised her profile.

A Long-lasting Relationship That Captured Hearts

The couple's relationship was a long and storied one, deeply cherished by their fans. They first met and began dating back in 2010, building a life together for a full decade before making it official. Park Tae Joon publicly revealed their marriage in 2020 during an appearance on MBC’s ‘Radio Star’, where he offered heartfelt and now-poignant insights into their bond.

"We dated for almost 10 years and lived together for 10 years. It feels like living with a friend. We're best friends and we're happy," he shared.

In the same appearance, he added, "I didn't tell anyone. I've never understood weddings since I was young. I worried I wouldn't be able to fill the hall because I didn't have any friends... My wife calls me 'best friend.'"

These quotes now serve as a bittersweet reminder of a relationship that, while it has ended, was clearly built on a deep foundation of friendship and mutual respect. As Park Tae Joon and Choi Sujung embark on separate new chapters, the overwhelming sentiment from the public is a hope that both find happiness and fulfillment in their future endeavors.

Source: allkpop, news.nate