Comedian Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo are continuing a romantic relationship comparable to that of a public dating couple, and with discussions about marriage emerging, many people's attention is being focused on them.

Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo are cultivating their love through the KBS 2TV entertainment program 'Old-Fashioned Dating Pursuit' (hereafter 'Omanchu'). The age difference between them is 7 years. However, age is not a problem for them at all. They are actively expressing their affection for one another.

Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo's relationship began a long time ago. Hwang Dong-joo was a fan of Lee Young-ja before making his debut. Hwang Dong-joo had revealed his fandom for Lee Young-ja on the KBS 2TV entertainment program 'Hello' 8 years ago.

During that broadcast, Hwang Dong-joo showed the appearance of a 'true fan' who only had eyes for Lee Young-ja, and Lee Young-ja was both surprised and at a loss for words. Since then, Hwang Dong-joo has appeared as a guest on numerous entertainment programs, including MBC's 'Radio Star,' and has not hidden the fact that he is a 'fan of Lee Young-ja.' Thus, the two developed a connection through 'Omanchu.'

Lee Young-ja appears to be happy in her romance with Hwang Dong-joo. On the MBC entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy' (hereafter 'Mylob'), which aired on the 8th, Shim Eui-teum said, "Sister Young-ja, I can't carry you since your brother-in-law (Hwang Dong-joo) is here," making Lee Young-ja laugh as she declined. Lee Young-ja bashfully waved her hands, saying, "We have our own pace."

Jeon Hyun-moo asked Lee Young-ja, "Haven't you had any luck with marriage?" Lee Young-ja replied, "It's up to me how I feel. My feelings change because someone I like has appeared," she said playfully.

And on the 9th, in the broadcast of 'Omanchu,' Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo were showing a somewhat more proactive appearance than before. The two were already in contact privately. Lee Young-ja explained, "After returning from a date in Gapyeong, I think I've texted about five or six times. It might be considered slow, but I hope it just goes slowly like that."

Hwang Dong-joo's mother even watched the show in reruns. Hwang Dong-joo noted that his mother also likes Lee Young-ja, stating, "She has known since a long time ago that I like her." Lee Young-ja remarked, "Our family is saying Dong-joo is their brother-in-law."

Lee Young-ja said, "My sisters are so excited. They keep saying we should go on vacation together with Hwang Dong-joo this summer," and when asked by Kim Sook if it would be possible with 28 family members, Hwang Dong-joo responded, "Of course, we can go." Even with a large family, Hwang Dong-joo earnestly showed a positive attitude, saying, "We should go. We ought to go."

Later, Lee Young-ja shared, "It's causing a stir. Our neighbors in Sachon are saying to bring Hwang Dong-joo over. They’re telling me to bring him over and keep him here. It's a big situation," referring to the reactions of those around her. She then added, "They keep saying we should just register our marriage. I want to do that too," she joked.

Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo are actively showing and expressing affection for one another. As discussions about marriage are already surfacing, there is anticipation for how their relationship will further develop in the future.

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