Actor Lee Jung-jae and Daesang Group vice chairman Im Se-ryeong have been publicly dating for more than 12 years, and recently a concert date scene was captured, drawing attention. They continue to show affection without regard for paparazzi and numerous eyewitness accounts.
Last month, accounts of sightings of Lee Jung-jae and Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong's dates spread on online communities and social media, and they were confirmed to have attended as audience members at the Lotte Concert Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the 29th for the "Han Ji-hee Deutsche Grammophon album release concert".
The event was staged to commemorate the album release of flutist Han Ji-hee, who is also the wife of Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin, and with various prominent figures in attendance, Lee Jung-jae reportedly attended alongside his partner, Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong. The two naturally enjoyed the performance without regard for onlookers, and Lee Jung-jae reportedly responded naturally to fans' requests for photos.
Earlier, Lee Jung-jae and Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong acknowledged their relationship after a restaurant date in Cheongdam-dong was captured on Jan. 1, 2015, and they have continued their relationship as a top-tier couple in the entertainment and business worlds for more than 12 years. At the time, the Cheongdam-dong restaurant was a place that Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong had operated and was said to be a spot the two frequently used for dates. While Lee Jung-jae and Im Se-ryeong enjoyed public dates, they did not intentionally reveal or flaunt their meetings to the public.
Although Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong is a public figure, strictly speaking she is a private citizen and a mother, so Lee Jung-jae has sometimes been cautious about publicly revealing his partner. In practice, Lee Jung-jae avoids mentioning his partner as much as possible.
However, at some point they began attending award ceremonies together and having their dates captured like any official couple. When Lee Jung-jae's directorial debut film Hunt was officially invited to the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, they attended the event together.
In addition, in November 2023 Lee Jung-jae and Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong appeared together at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala held in Los Angeles, and Im Se-ryeong accompanied him when he attended the Emmy Awards for Netflix's Squid Game.
Their date scenes have also been witnessed through paparazzi shots. In 2024, the U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six released paparazzi photos of Lee Jung-jae and Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong's beach date.
According to reports, Lee Jung-jae and Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong enjoyed a beach date on the Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy. Lee Jung-jae wore a short-sleeve T-shirt and photographed Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong, who wore a white bikini.
Also, in January last year the U.S. entertainment outlet Splash News captured and released photos of Lee Jung-jae and Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong enjoying a date in Paris, France. At the time, Lee Jung-jae covered his face with a mask and sunglasses, and Vice Chairman Im Se-ryeong showcased a simple charm in black leather pants and a coat. The two were also reported to have enjoyed a romantic walk at Place Vendôme in Paris.
Meanwhile, as renewed reports of sightings of the two on dates continue to attract attention, Lee Jung-jae is currently reviewing his next project.
[Photo] SNS, ⓒGettyimages(no unauthorized reproduction or redistribution)
[OSEN]