Actor Lee Dong-gun and Jo Yoon-hee are drawing attention with their completely different paths five years after their divorce. One side is in the spotlight due to dating rumors with a partner 16 years younger, while the other is conveying quiet emotions through ordinary moments with their daughter.
Lee Dong-gun (45) has recently been embroiled in dating rumors with actress Kang Hae-rim (29). Although there has been no official acknowledgment, reports have emerged that he has introduced Kang Hae-rim as his 'girlfriend' to acquaintances and even conveyed that he is 'happy,' creating an atmosphere of tacit acknowledgment of their relationship.
However, both parties' agencies remain cautious. Lee Dong-gun's agency, W Plus, stated, 'It is difficult to confirm as it is a personal matter,' while Kang Hae-rim's agency, Andmark, also refrained from confirmation by stating, 'We cannot verify.' Nonetheless, in the entertainment industry, there is a growing atmosphere where such responses of 'no comment on personal matters' are taken as de facto acknowledgment of a relationship, drawing attention to the two's connection.
Lee Dong-gun married actress Jo Yoon-hee in 2017 and welcomed their daughter the same year, but they divorced by mutual agreement in 2020. Notably, he mentioned on SBS's entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy' that he felt 'dating seems like something that should not be done,' emphasizing his aversion to dating, which makes the current dating rumors even more attention-grabbing.
In contrast, former wife Jo Yoon-hee is quietly focusing on her daily life and parenting, unrelated to her ex-husband's dating rumors. On the 6th, she posted a short message saying 'Catherine Bernhardt' along with a photo from an exhibition on her SNS, unveiling a day spent with her daughter, Loa.
In the photo, Jo Yoon-hee is dressed simply in a teal check shirt matched with denim shorts, but her elegant beauty still stands out. The image of her holding hands with her daughter Loa against the backdrop of the exhibition captures the affectionate atmosphere between them. Particularly, Loa's grown appearance and beaming smile evoke smiles from viewers.
Jo Yoon-hee is conveying her recent situation quietly without much fuss. While the dating rumors of her ex-husband Lee Dong-gun continue to make headlines, Jo Yoon-hee’s calm presence is also receiving warm support from the public.
[Photo] Jo Yoon-hee SNS, OSEN DB
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