Actor Hwang Dong-joo and comedian Lee Young-ja are reported to be maintaining their relationship by keeping in touch after forming a connection through a variety show.
In the video titled ‘I can’t pay for the meal, but I will dance for you’ from the YouTube channel ‘Vivo TV,’ released on the 20th, Song Eun-yi shared updates about Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo while having a meal with Ahn Young-mi and Shin Bong-sun.
Previously, Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo met through the KBS Joy and KBS 2TV variety show ‘Pursuing Old Encounters’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Pursuing Old Encounters’). The program claims to present 'real blind dates for middle-aged individuals seeking genuine romance,' and from their first meeting, Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo stirred excitement among viewers with their natural conversation and consideration for each other. After the broadcast, expectations grew among viewers that the two might actually start dating.
Song Eun-yi noted, 'We just keep in touch occasionally,' adding, 'It’s not like we’re having a passionate romance like when we were dating.' She continued, 'But there is some pressure because there is so much interest.'
Shin Bong-sun responded positively, saying, 'Just being able to keep in touch with someone like senior Lee Young-ja changes the tension as a woman,' and everyone nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, the video also mentioned the possibility of Shin Bong-sun and Song Eun-yi appearing in Season 2 of ‘Pursuing Old Encounters.’ Shin Bong-sun remarked, 'I have been trying hard to find single boyfriends lately,' adding, 'I can't find any places to meet. If it is a serious match, I would like to appear on the show.' In response, Song Eun-yi stated, 'Since it's a program produced by our company, I am also considering appearing.'
Although the relationship between Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo started in entertainment, it is transitioning into a warm interaction in reality, suggesting that public interest in their relationship is likely to continue for the time being.
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