Comedian Kang Yu-mi divorces husband of three years

Television

Published: 07 Jul. 2022, 17:03

Comedian Kang Yu-mi divorces husband of three years

Kang Yu-mi [MIRAL WELFARE FOUNDATION]

Comedian and YouTuber Kang Yu-mi recently filed for divorce from her husband of three years, according to local media outlets Thursday.

Kang is said to have met her husband through acquaintances and married in August 2019, but never announced the marriage because her former husband is not a celebrity.

However, local media outlets reported on Thursday morning that Kang has now ended her marriage.

Kang confirmed that on her YouTube channel that she was recently divorced, but did not confirm how long she had been married for.

“I’m sorry to those who would have been surprised by such personal news,” she wrote. “I’ve wanted to tell you first, but it was a personal pain which I couldn’t share easily. I only discussed the divorce with my close friends [...] I’m sorry that you had to find out this way.

“It was a scathing wound and a difficult time for me,” she continued. “Due to support from my subscribers, I had kept myself occupied in work and I have you guys to thank you for that. I will ceaselessly continue to create entertaining content and show you my best.”

Kang became a comedian under broadcaster KBS in 2004 and featured in a number of segments of the comedy show “Gag Concert” (1999-2020). She runs her own YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers, and is famous for impersonating a variety of characteristics in different occupations and relationships.

BY LEE JAE-LIM [lee.jaelim@joongang.co.kr]