Actor Lee Dong-gun acknowledged his relationship with actress Kang Hae-rim, who is 16 years younger, and shared his first update through "My Little Old Boy" (hereafter referred to as "My Little Old Boy"). On this day, Lee Dong-gun spent an enjoyable day challenging a national family cooking competition with his mother.
The broadcast of "My Little Old Boy" (hereafter referred to as "My Little Old Boy"), aired on the 15th, depicted the participation of Lee Dong-gun and his mother in the 'National Family Cooking Competition' held in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do.
Lee Dong-gun noted, "I wanted to show off my mother's cooking skills to many people," revealing the reason for participating. In particular, the challenge menu that the two showcased was an unimaginable combination of 'muckfish pizza' and 'passion fruit highball.' In the studio, reactions poured in with comments like, "I can't even begin to guess what it would taste like," and, "It seems like Italian cuisine."
Before the competition, Lee Dong-gun's family arrived in Namwon to engage in last-minute cooking practice. Lee Dong-gun's father, who came to support his wife and son, shared a humorous anecdote, saying, "I was exhausted from eating everything due to practicing cooking every day," but soon after, tensions arose between the couple regarding their choice of words, making the atmosphere instantly chilly. Lee Dong-gun was at a loss for what to do, sweating between the two.
Finally, on competition day, there was tension when they couldn't find 'seaweed crisps' right before submitting their dish, but fortunately, they managed to find the ingredients at the last moment and successfully completed their dish. As a result, they cheered after winning the grand prize. Lee Dong-gun exclaimed, "Wow, we won an award," looking surprised and happy.
Meanwhile, Lee Dong-gun (45) has recently garnered attention due to his dating rumors with actress Kang Hae-rim (29). Although both parties' agencies stated that "it's difficult to confirm due to personal matters," reports emerged that Lee Dong-gun referred to Kang Hae-rim as "my girlfriend" to acquaintances and mentioned that he is "happy," effectively acknowledging their relationship.
After the public acknowledgment of their relationship, Lee Dong-gun made his first appearance on a variety show, conveying warmth to the audience with his genuine family moments and human charm.
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