Singer Lee Ha‑yi and rapper Dok2 have effectively acknowledged their relationship, and it is reported that their connection began on "Infinite Challenge," drawing attention.
Lee Ha‑yi and Dok2 surprised fans by beginning a public relationship. They continued a long association while working on music together, and it is reported they have been dating for five years since late 2022. Through their respective social media accounts, Lee Ha‑yi and Dok2 referred to each other as "MY MAN," "MY LADY" and acknowledged their relationship. Dok2 and Lee Ha‑yi are a musician couple with a six‑year age gap.
The beginning of Lee Ha‑yi and Dok2's connection is reported to have been the MBC entertainment program "Infinite Challenge." The two collaborated on music for the "Great Legacy" special of "Infinite Challenge," which aired in 2016. The "Infinite Challenge" side ran a project pairing six domestic rappers with the members to create hip‑hop tracks, with the intent of blending Korean history and hip‑hop to make learning history enjoyable.
At the time, BewhY, DinDin, Gaeko, Zico and Song Min‑ho appeared, and Dok2 teamed up with Yu Jae‑seok. The Yu Jae‑seok and Dok2 team released the song "Cheoreom," which wove words left by great figures of various eras into the lyrics. Lee Ha‑yi participated as a featured artist, raising the song's completeness. This period is reported to be when Dok2 and Lee Ha‑yi's connection began.
Before "Infinite Challenge," Dok2 had featured on one of Lee Ha‑yi's songs. He was credited as a featured artist on "FXXK WIT US (Feat. DOK2)," a track on Lee Ha‑yi's album SEOULITE, released after a three‑year hiatus, and they collaborated on a song rated for ages 19 and up. That same year, they showed musical chemistry again through "Infinite Challenge."
Afterward, Dok2 and Lee Ha‑yi are reported to have continued steady musical exchanges. Lee Ha‑yi was credited as a featured artist on Dok2's album Rborn, released in March 2017, on the track "On & On (Feat. Lee Ha‑yi)."
And on the 28th they officially confirmed their romantic relationship by releasing their first single together, "You & Me." The song captures the narrative the two have built over a long time and depicts a more mature adult love. Lee Ha‑yi and Dok2 continued their connection through music.
With interest focused on the single's release, the two directly acknowledged their relationship and began dating publicly. Lee Ha‑yi posted couple photos on social media and said, "My one and only DOK2 and 808HI, happy birthday. It has been a long journey. And finally today has come. I celebrate the birthday of my person (MY MAN) Dok2. This is our festival. Turn up the music and let's celebrate our beginning together."
Dok2 also wrote, "Is everyone listening well? More songs coming soon," referring to Lee Ha‑yi as "MY LADY." The "808 HI RECORDING" mentioned by Lee Ha‑yi and Dok2 is a label the two founded together.
In particular, Lee Ha‑yi and Dok2 released several couple photos acknowledging they are dating. The photos captured natural skinship such as wrapping arms around each other's waists, everyday moments and the affectionate looks they gave one another. Rather than announcing the relationship through their agency, they informed fans directly and honestly, nurturing their love openly.
[Photo] Lee Ha‑yi, Dok2 social media.
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