5 Things to Know About Tyler Kwon, The Rumored Future Husband of Girls' Generation's Jessica

News of Jessica's departure from Girls' Generation has sparked a lot of interest in Tyler Kwon, long speculated to be the idol's boyfriend and rumored future husband come May 2015.

After confirmation from SM Entertainment on September 30 that Jessica Jung plans to leave Girls' Generation this spring, an insider report from Korean media outlet Sports Donga reported the 25-year-old singer is currently planning her upcoming nuptials to Kwon.

Jessica's withdrawal from group activities and lack of confirmation about the nature of her relationship with Kwon have led to a surge of curiosity about the Korean-American businessman.

Here are some important facts to consider about Tyler Kwon:

Tyler Kwon is a financial and entertainment bigwig. He is the Chairman and CEO of Coridel Group, which includes an alternative asset management firm and an independent film production company. He is also the Chairman of Seoulcialite Group, which specializes in marketing and planning for high-profile and exclusive events in the Korean entertainment industry with past clients including YG Entertainment and CJ E&M.

Tyler Kwon is US-educated. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, which is #4 among undergraduate business programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Tyler Kwon previously dated a singer-actress.He is the ex-boyfriend of Gillian Chung, a Hong Kong singer and actress most notable for being one half of the Cantopop group Twins. Kwon and Chung reportedly broke up in 2013 due to personality differences and language barrier problems, the actress told JPopAsia.com.

Tyler Kwon is friendly with another Girls' Generation member, Hyoyeon. The two have been pictured shopping together with another male friend and looking quite chummy in Hong Kong.

Tyler Kwon has a soft spot for orphans.Under Coridel Group, he manages Coridel Foundation, through which provides orphaned and vulnerable children with upscale homes. The foundation also invests in local businesses to earn profit that will help sustain the operations of the children's homes.

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