On the afternoon of November 26, YTN reported that Lee Dong Hwi and Jung Ho Yeon recently broke up, going from lovers to colleagues. The two have been in love for 9 years and are famous as one of the longest-lasting couples in the Korean entertainment industry.
After the media reported the news, the management company of the two actors also officially confirmed: "It is true that Jung Ho Yeon and Lee Dong Hwi have broken up. They decided to remain good colleagues."
They first went public with their relationship in 2016 and never hid it from the public.
Becoming a global star through “Squid Game”, Jung Ho Yeon said in an interview when asked about his lover’s reaction: “He is proud of me.”
When Lee Dong Hwi appeared on ENA's entertainment program “Kwak Jun-bin's World Driver's Restaurant 2,” he asked a taxi driver in Los Angeles (USA) if he knew “Squid Game,” and introduced the female lead character in the drama - Sae Byeok as “my girlfriend.”
Lee Dong Hwi became famous through the TV series “Reply 1988” released in 2015. After that, he made his mark in many movies such as “Veteran” (2015), “The Bros” (2017), “One Line” (2017), “Extreme Job” (2019)... helping him rise to the ranks of favorite actors and continue to be recognized for his acting ability.
Meanwhile, Jung Ho Yeon went from a model to a TV star after the success of “Squid Game” season 1 in 2021. She made her way into Hollywood through the film “Disclaimer,” which was released on Apple TV + last month.
