Actor Lee Jung-jae is drawing attention by mentioning his meeting with former People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon.
Recently, Lee Jung-jae said during a Netflix "Squid Game 2" interview conducted at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, "Since both are famous people, I think it's more newsworthy," and added, "I only had dinner once with (former leader Han) as high school classmates." He continued, "I have never tried to show off my friendship with former leader Han or mentioned his activities," and stated, "I want to clear up any misunderstandings."
Lee Jung-jae and former leader Han are alumni who graduated from Hyundai High School in 1992. Around November 2023, a photo showing the two standing side by side and smiling brightly in front of a restaurant went viral online.
Lee Jung-jae explained about the photo, saying, "After the meal, they gave us kimchi at the restaurant, and out of gratitude, I took a picture with my camera. At that time, a fan of former leader Han took the photo and posted it on their blog. It was neither meant to be published nor to boast about our meeting."
Lee Jung-jae also addressed the recent comments made by People Power Party lawmaker Yoon Sang-hyun on a YouTube channel, where he boasted about his drinking relationship with Lee and actor Jung Woo-sung.
Lee Jung-jae stated, "There was an occasion where about 30 to 40 people involved in the entertainment business, such as film and drama producers and record company executives, gathered and had a drink," explaining, "It was not a special meeting between Yoon, myself, and Jung Woo-sung."