Actor Lee Dong-gun and Kang Hae-rim are embroiled in dating rumors that surpass a 16-year age difference, while both parties maintain a 'no confirmation of personal life' policy.
On the 29th, dating rumors between Lee Dong-gun and Kang Hae-rim surfaced. According to a media outlet, the person spotted by Lee Dong-gun on a date the previous day is rookie actress Kang Hae-rim, and the two are said to be in a relationship that transcends their age gap.
Lee Dong-gun was captured on the 28th walking hand in hand with a beautiful woman on the streets of Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, leading to the dating rumors. However, Lee Dong-gun's agency, W+ Plus, drew a line with the media outlet that first reported it, saying, "It's a matter of personal life, so it's difficult to confirm with him."
After the dating sighting spread into dating rumors, Lee Dong-gun's side avoided contact with reporters and maintained silence. Amid this, it was revealed that Lee Dong-gun's date partner is Kang Hae-rim.
Kang Hae-rim is a rookie actress who has attracted attention for her appearance in actor Ha Jung-woo's third directorial work, the movie 'Lobby.' Born in 1999, she is currently 29 years old and has a 16-year age difference with the 44-year-old Lee Dong-gun, who was born in 1980.
The romance rumors, which transcend age, are causing surprise. However, Kang Hae-rim's side is also upholding a 'no confirmation' policy. A representative from her agency, Andmark, stated to OSEN on the 29th, "It's the actor's personal life, so we cannot confirm it."
However, if it is not a dating fact, it is common to quickly draw a line by stating they are 'just friends.' The silence from both Lee Dong-gun and Kang Hae-rim's sides is being interpreted as a de facto 'acknowledgment' of the dating rumors.
Some speculate that it may be difficult for Lee Dong-gun to easily acknowledge a public relationship, given that he has maintained consistent contact with his daughter since his divorce. In 2017, Lee Dong-gun married fellow actress Jo Yoon-hee and welcomed a daughter the same year, receiving congratulations. However, he divorced by mutual consent in 2020, just three years after their marriage.
Currently, the daughter is being raised solely by Jo Yoon-hee. However, Lee Dong-gun is known to regularly meet with his daughter after the divorce, fulfilling his responsibilities as a father. He even shared updates about his daughter while appearing on the SBS entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy.'
Lee Dong-gun has recently transformed into a self-employed person by opening a large café in Jeju Island. The café was established in collaboration with an F&B company. Furthermore, Lee Dong-gun showcased his enthusiasm as a café owner by revealing his startup preparation process on 'My Little Old Boy.' The 'My Little Old Boy' team stated to OSEN on the 28th regarding Lee Dong-gun's dating rumors, "We confirmed the sightings of Lee Dong-gun through the article. It is completely unrelated to the live broadcast and is not a matchmaking format to be introduced on the show."
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