Actors Kim Ji-seok and Lee Joo-myung are demonstrating the essence of a "work-life balance couple" as they continue their relationship after publicly dating and even becoming colleagues in the same agency. There is growing interest in whether their relationship, which captures both love and work, will ultimately lead to marriage.
Last August, Lee Joo-myung transferred from YG Entertainment to sign an exclusive contract with Alien Company, where Kim Ji-seok is affiliated. Before the official announcement, the couple's romantic relationship was already well-known to the public. Moreover, there are reports that Kim Ji-seok had an influence in Lee Joo-myung's decision-making process regarding her new agency, which strengthens the interpretation that their relationship has naturally expanded from "private relationship" to "public partnership."
In fact, shortly after the romance rumors broke last year, Kim Ji-seok and Lee Joo-myung quickly acknowledged, "Yes," and have emerged as a representative official couple in the entertainment industry with a cool and confident attitude. Notably, they have overcome a 12-year age gap and have grown closer through acting, supporting each other's work activities and creating good synergy.
Furthermore, it was revealed through a recent broadcast that Kim Ji-seok introduced his girlfriend Lee Joo-myung directly to his father, indicating that their relationship is more than just casual dating. Kim Ji-seok's father expressed his feelings by stating, "I felt relieved and wanted to take good care of her," and he even mentioned, "Now, I want to see grandchildren."
Online reactions include comments such as, "At this point, marriage is just a matter of time." In fact, on social media and community forums, positive comments keep coming in: "Now that they're even working together, isn't the only thing left a wedding march?" "Given Kim Ji-seok's age and that his parents like her, it really seems to be heading toward marriage," and "It's great to see a couple who balances both romance and work."
In particular, Kim Ji-seok has consistently revealed his thoughts on a "realistic ideal type" and "views on marriage," leading to interpretations that this public romance is not just casual dating, but a prepared choice toward a life partner.
Meanwhile, Alien Company, where Kim Ji-seok and Lee Joo-myung are affiliated, stated, "We will spare no effort to provide full support for both actors to create good synergy." With their public romance and shared career path, attention is focused on whether the romantic couple of Kim Ji-seok and Lee Joo-myung can deliver the joyous news of "marriage" as their next step.
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