Hwang Jung Eum's divorce from businessman Lee Young Don has been officially confirmed by her agency, Y.ONE Entertainment. The divorce process was finalized through the court's arbitration decision on May 26, 2025. The divorce settlement was reached amicably.

Recent reports had mentioned Lee Young-don's attempts to seize property owned by Hwang valued at around 1.8 billion KRW. These actions were part of the asset division process during the divorce, common in such cases. Hwang's agency clarified that the property seizure was a mutual step agreed upon by both sides and would be lifted now that the legal proceedings are concluded.

Hwang is also involved in a legal case related to embezzlement in her personal corporation. Her agency expressed regret over causing public concern and vowed to resolve the legal issue promptly.

Hwang Jung Eum and Lee Young Don, who married in 2016 and have two sons, initially filed for divorce in 2020, reconciled briefly, but announced a final separation in early 2024. Y.ONE Entertainment's official statement affirmed the formalization of the divorce and explained the property seizure situation in the context of the divorce process. The agency apologized for any worries stemming from the personal divorce affairs and pledged to swiftly address the remaining legal matters regarding Hwang Jung Eum's corporation.