Kim Ji Seok and Lee Joo Myung have confirmed that they are in a romantic relationship.
Kim Ji Seok’s agency Alien Company and Lee Joo Myung’s agency YG Entertainment have officially confirmed the relationship between the two, asking fans and the public to support and warmly regard their romance.
Despite their 12-year age gap, with Kim Ji Seok born in 1981 and Lee Joo Myung in 1993, the couple has been openly meeting and dating without concern for public scrutiny or judgment.
In a past interview, the Twenty Five Twenty One actress revealed her ideal partner traits: someone fun, easy to talk to, and witty. Given her shared profession with Kim Ji Seok, they likely have a strong connection through acting.
After debuting in 2001, Kim Ji Seok has proven his exceptional acting chops in multiple dramas and movies including Cheer Up!, When the Camellia Blooms, Doom at Your Service, Kiss Sixth Sense, Love in Magic, Laddy Daddy, and more.
Lee Joo Myung stepped into the entertainment world as a model in 2016 and transitioned to acting in 2017. She has starred in many notable Kdramas including Like Flowers in the Sand, Twenty Five Twenty One, Hospital Playlist, My Fellow Citizens, and more.
She also made her screen debut this year in the movie Pilot and is in talks to join Song Joong Ki and Chun Woo Hee in the new drama.