Actor Lee Dong-gun drew attention with rumors of his relationship with younger actor Kang Hae-rim, while also making his first appearance on the SBS variety show 'My Little Old Boy' and winning the cooking competition 'Gold Prize.'
On the 15th broadcast of 'My Little Old Boy,' a day was revealed where Lee Dong-gun challenged the 'National Family Cooking Competition' alongside his mother.
On that day, Lee Dong-gun said, "I wanted to showcase my mother's cooking" and participated in the competition alongside his mother. Lee Dong-gun and his mother surprised everyone by revealing unexpected cooking ingredients. Their dish was 'Loach Pizza.' Lee Dong-gun also mentioned he would prepare cocktails saying, "I'll make a sangria and a highball," showcasing his unique passion for cooking.
On the day of the competition, unexpected situations occurred. A commotion unfolded when one of the ingredients, crispy seaweed, went missing, and they barely finished the final decoration before submitting it after finding it late. Amid a series of tense moments, Lee Dong-gun and his mother won the Gold Prize, receiving congratulations from everyone. The judges praised them, saying, "It was an original idea with a harmonious flavor." Lee Dong-gun was surprised, saying, "Wow, we won an award," while his mother couldn't hide her joy. Lee Dong-gun proudly showcased his mother's cooking skills and received prize money.
Meanwhile, Lee Dong-gun has recently been embroiled in dating rumors with 16-year-younger actor Kang Hae-rim. Although both sides' agencies maintain that they cannot confirm personal matters, reports that Lee Dong-gun introduced Kang Hae-rim as his "girlfriend" to acquaintances have created an atmosphere of implicit acknowledgment of the relationship.
Particularly, Lee Dong-gun previously declared a principle against dating on 'My Little Old Boy,' saying, "It seems like dating is something one should avoid," making the current dating rumors even more of a hot topic. In relation to this, the production team of 'My Little Old Boy' stated to OSEN, "We have learned about Lee Dong-gun's dating news through the media and have no plans to address it in the broadcast."
[OSEN]