The Government of the bully ended with a rating of 17.1%, becoming tvNs highest-rated drama of 2025 and entering the Top 10 highest-rated dramas in tvNs history, at No. 7.
One of the factors that helped the film attract audiences was the chemistry between the main couple played by Lee Chae Min and YoonA. Although 10 years younger than his senior, the handsome man born in 2000 was still praised for showing his affection for YoonA.
However, in real life, Lee Chae Min has a girlfriend, an actress and model the same age as Ryu Da In.
This made many people regret Lee Chae Min, because an actor who publicly dated while their romantic drama was on air could affect the audience's support.
Because couple fans are the subject who play an important role in the success of this genre. But fans cannot "ships" Lee Chae Min and YoonA because he has a girlfriend.
In an interview on September 30, when asked if publicly dating causes pressure and burden when playing a role in a romantic film, Lee Chae Min frankly shared: "It's not pressure, it's the motivation for me to focus more on the character.
I always try to make the audience feel the character I show, not the real me. That helps the audience immerse themselves in the film, and at the same time helps me control my mind better".
When the reporter was curious about Ryu Da In's reaction to "The reward of bullying", Lee Chae Min said: "Actually, we don't talk much about each other's works. This is quite sensitive, so I don't like to share more."
Recently, Lee Chae Min and Ryu Da In's personal Instagram post was said to be "Lovestagram" (with similarities to express love), when the birthday cake in the two's photo was ordered from the same bakery, with the same "25" candle.
But Lee Chae Min denied it, saying, "I also saw that article yesterday, but it really wasn't like that. I was surprised to receive so much attention.
The actor also denied wearing a couple ring with his girlfriend, he explained: "It was just a fashion accessory. At that time, I didn't think there would be reporters taking photos there, and I didn't expect the photos to be posted. That day was just a festival to celebrate the end of the film. That was my negligence."
Lee Chae Min and Ryu Da In both appeared in supporting roles in the 2023 drama "Apartmental Love Course." The two confirmed their relationship after being spotted holding hands hanging out on the street in March 2024. Lee Chae Min also gave Ryu Da In a jacket and handbag.
The two had many public interactions on social networks, making fans excited. Their relationship is supported because the two actors are of the same age and have a matching appearance and are beautiful in pairing.
