On May 19, Lim Ji Yeon appeared with her co-star in the movie "My Royal Nemesis" - Heo Nam Jun - on the YouTube talk show "Salon Drip" hosted by Jang Do Yeon.
In the conversation, Jang Do Yeon asked Lim Ji Yeon if she was the type of person who directly expresses emotions when liking someone.
Without hesitation, the actress replied: "I am completely straightforward and proactive". She continued to explain: "If I want to be close to someone, want to get to know them or want to meet them, I will honestly express everything.
The sharing from Lim Ji Yeon immediately attracted the attention of the audience, many people praised her confident and honest personality, and at the same time said that Lim Ji Yeon may be the one who actively conquered and expressed her feelings to her boyfriend, actor Lee Do Hyun.
Lim Ji Yeon also mentioned close friendships in the entertainment industry. She revealed that she is often particularly attached to seniors rather than young juniors.
The actress said that she still maintains close relationships with senior stars such as Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Do Yeon even after finishing the joint project.
I am very compatible with older sisters. They really care about me," she said, adding that she is usually the one who actively contacts before remembering or thinking about someone.
Lim Ji Yeon also revealed that she often says "I love you" to those around her and often sends a red heart icon.
Lim Ji Yeon, born in 1990, is known to have a romantic relationship with actor Lee Do Hyun, who is 5 years younger (born in 1995) for more than 3 years.
The couple met when they co-starred in the hit Netflix movie "The Glory", before officially confirming their relationship on April Fool's Day (April 1st) 2023 because they were discovered by Dispatch news agency.
Since then, they have always been considered one of the most popular couples in Korea.
Lim Ji Yeon publicly thanked her boyfriend when receiving the Best Supporting Actress award at the 59th Baeksang Awards - less than 1 month after confirming her relationship.
In August 2023, Lee Do Hyun enlisted in the army, and the two continued to be in a long-distance relationship. They still took time to meet when Lee Do Hyun had a vacation.
When asked about becoming a girlfriend waiting for her lover to go to military service, Lim Ji Yeon shared: "Regarding waiting, I'm completely okay. Just need him to be healthy and go through the days in it, that's good.
We are giving each other a lot of positive influence. We tend not to touch each other's work, but we always cheer and support each other wholeheartedly. I am very grateful for his existence.
