Actor Lee Dong-gun and actor Kang Hae-rim are caught up in dating rumors, and Lee's expressed views on relationships from over a year ago have become a topic of interest.
SportTV News reported on the 29th that the two are currently in a romantic relationship. The age difference between the two is 16 years.
According to the report, they have progressed into a romantic relationship and are enjoying a sweet encounter. Lee's 'storm manners' of changing his position to protect Kang Hae-rim during affectionate skinship as cars approached have been captured. They were also spotted spending leisurely time together at a café. Their romance was an open secret among entertainment industry insiders.
However, both parties have refrained from confirming the romance, citing it as "the private lives of the actors."
Lee Dong-gun married fellow actor Jo Yoon-hee in September 2017 but divorced by mutual agreement in May 2020, about three years later. The two have one daughter, who is currently under the care of Jo Yoon-hee.
After the divorce, Lee is known to regularly meet with his daughter and fulfill his responsibilities as a father. Such moments were revealed through the SBS entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy.'
However, regarding the frequent dating formats appearing in 'My Little Old Boy' where Lee Dong-gun participated, a production official explained to OSEN, "We confirmed the sighting of Lee Dong-gun's romance through articles. It is entirely unrelated to the main broadcast, neither a dating format through the broadcast nor something that will be revealed on air."
Meanwhile, a broadcast where Lee Dong-gun confessed his views on relationships over a year ago has once again become a topic of interest.
In July of last year, on 'My Little Old Boy,' Lee Dong-gun's meeting with Koo Bon-seung in Jeju Island was revealed. During this meeting, Lee seriously provided dating advice to Koo Bon-seung and opened up about his own views on romance. Lee said, “It has been a long time since I thought about dating,” and added, “Considering a child, I believe that dating is something I should not do right now.”
Recently, Lee Dong-gun opened a large café in Jeju Island. Kang Hae-rim debuted in the web drama 'Acting Authority of Idol' and sharpened her acting skills by appearing as a reenactment actor in KBS's entertainment show 'Love's Concern.' She was later cast in the Netflix drama 'Somebody' after going through a highly competitive selection process of 600:1, thanks to the keen eye of director Jung Ji-woo, who discovered actress Kim Goeun. In the drama, she played the role of 'Kim Seom,' a developer who cannot understand others' emotions, leaving a lasting impression on viewers. However, she had about a three-year hiatus following 'Somebody' in 2022 and recently performed in the newly released film 'Lobby.'
[Photo] OSEN DB, broadcast capture
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