Actor Kim Ji-seok and Lee Joo-myeong's couple trip to Hawaii was witnessed, and now a ring presumed to be a couple ring has been spotted, rekindling marriage rumors. Speculation about an imminent wedding is arising just one year after they went public with their relationship.
The two began their public relationship last Aug., overcoming a 12-year age gap. Because they had rarely appeared together in public until now, a recent Hawaii date sighting reported by an internet user drew great attention.
In photos shared on social media, the two walked the streets in comfortable clothes with their faces covered by hats and sunglasses. In particular, a photo of them with linked arms created an affectionate atmosphere. The witness said, "Kim Ji-seok couldn't hide his handsomeness. His girlfriend's physicality was really impressive," and added, "I ran into them three times in one day."
As the sighting spread, fans' interest naturally turned to the possibility of the two getting married. In particular, Kim Ji-seok's father's on-air comment that "I met his girlfriend. I even introduced her. I'm glad my son met a good person even if late. I want to see grandchildren" — openly showing his affection for a daughter-in-law — has been revisited.
Attention has also belatedly focused on the ring on his fourth finger of the left hand shown in a video Kim Ji-seok uploaded to his YouTube channel "nae ane bo-seok" (My inner gem) in the past. The video was uploaded in Feb. and was a "close coverage of a male actor in his 40s" piece, during which Kim Ji-seok was introducing the set of the drama "Yes, Let's Divorce". Some internet users said, "It looks exactly like a couple ring," "Wasn't it matched with Lee Joo-myeong?" and even raised a "wedding ring speculation."
But others urged restraint, saying, "They're in a public relationship so there's no need to hide it, but it could be a simple fashion ring," and "It's excessive to speculate about marriage without solid evidence."
Meanwhile, Kim Ji-seok and Lee Joo-myeong are quietly continuing their relationship while respecting each other's activities. Even under public scrutiny, consideration for one another is visible, and attention is focused on this couple's future moves. Now in their first year of a public relationship, the two remain quiet but steadfast in their love.
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