Actor Lee Dong-gun and actress Kang Hae-rim are embroiled in dating rumors.
Sports Seoul reported on the 29th that the two are currently dating. The age difference between them is 16 years.
According to the report, they have developed into a romantic relationship and are enjoying a blossoming romance. In the streets of Gangnam, Seoul, affectionate skinship and moments were captured, such as Lee Dong-gun switching places to protect Kang Hae-rim when vehicles approached. They were also spotted spending leisurely time together at a café. Some entertainment industry insiders were already aware of their romance.
However, both sides remained tight-lipped about confirming the romance, stating it is "the private lives of the actors."
Lee Dong-gun married fellow actress Jo Yoon-hee in September 2017 but divorced by mutual consent in May 2020 after about three years. They have one daughter, who is being raised by Jo Yoon-hee. After the divorce, Lee Dong-gun has been known to meet with his daughter regularly, fulfilling his responsibilities as a father. He gained attention by revealing his daily life with his daughter on SBS's entertainment program "My Little Old Boy." Recently, he opened a large café on Jeju Island, and once again showcased his ambitious life as a self-employed individual on "My Little Old Boy." Moreover, the show frequently featured dating formats and introductions among its participants. The production team previously inquired about this content. However, a representative from SBS's "My Little Old Boy" told OSEN, "We confirmed Lee Dong-gun's dating sightings through articles. This is completely unrelated to the regular broadcast and does not involve any dating formats or content to be revealed on the show." Attention is now on whether Lee Dong-gun and Kang Hae-rim will directly comment on the dating rumors.
Kang Hae-rim made her debut through the web drama "Idol Authority" and honed her acting skills by appearing as a re-enactor in KBS's entertainment show "Love's Controversy." She was later cast in the Netflix drama "Somebody" through the keen insight of director Jung Ji-woo, who discovered actress Kim Goeun, overcoming a competition ratio of 600:1. She played the role of developer "Kim Seom," who cannot understand others' emotions, leaving a mark on numerous viewers. However, she had an unintended hiatus of about three years after "Somebody" in 2022. Recently, she has given an outstanding performance in the film "Lobby."
[Photo] OSEN DB, Kang Hae-rim's agency.
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