Actress Hwang Jung Eum is reportedly growing closer with basketball player Kim Jong-kyu (Wonju DB Promy). 

According to Edaily, the two have been spotted on dates, focusing on each other despite being in public places. 

Hwang Jung Eum's acquaintances say the two became close during her difficult times, offering each other comfort. 

While Hwang's agency confirmed the budding relationship, they stated it's still in the cautious stages and did not confirm Kim Jong-kyu as her partner.

Hwang Jung Eum recently separated from golfer Lee Young-don, with whom she has two sons. 

Their marriage saw reconciliations and disputes, including divorce filings and allegations of inappropriate relations and financial disputes. 

Hwang Jung Eum, who debuted in 2002 with girl group Sugar, has had a successful acting career, appearing in numerous TV dramas.

Kim Jong-kyu, who began his professional career with Changwon LG in 2013 and later joined DB in 2019, has been a prominent basketball player, contributing to his team's successes and playing for the national team from 2011 to 2014.