Official Statement Confirming Lee Da-in's Dating Rumors
Lee Seung-gi's Dating News Alongside Announcement of Solo Agency
Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi and actress Lee Da-in have been dating for half a year.
Lee Da-in's agency, 9ato Entertainment, officially confirmed the dating rumors about Lee Seung-gi on the 25th.
The agency stated, "After confirming with actress Lee Da-in herself, they met as senior and junior colleagues and have been cautiously getting to know each other with good feelings for about 5 to 6 months. We ask for warm interest and support so that the two can continue their good relationship," acknowledging their relationship.
Born in 1987, Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in, born in 1992, grew closer due to their shared profession as actors and similar hobbies, eventually becoming a couple.
News that Lee Seung-gi introduced Lee Da-in to his grandmother sparked marriage rumors. Lee Da-in's mother is actress Kyeon Mi-ri, and her older sister is Lee Yoo-bi. Many are curious whether their relationship will develop further.
Along with the dating news, it was also reported that Lee Seung-gi will be leaving Hook Entertainment, where he has been for 17 years.
Hook Entertainment announced, "We will be terminating our contract with Lee Seung-gi as of May 31. We have shared a long journey based on trust since before his debut, but recently the artist himself decided to establish a new one-person agency and continue his activities independently. We have agreed to support and cheer for him as a partner company going forward."
They added, "We sincerely thank Lee Seung-gi for being a top artist in South Korea alongside Hook Entertainment for a long time. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to the fans who have always supported and loved him, and we ask for your continued endless support for Lee Seung-gi. Our company will do its best as a supporter to be a strength for Lee Seung-gi and cheer on the artist as he takes on more challenges independently."
Lee Seung-gi debuted in 2004 with his first album 'Dream of a Moth' and its title track 'Because You're My Woman,' which received explosive reactions. He released hit songs such as 'Words That Are Hard to Say,' 'Delete,' 'Will You Marry Me,' 'I Think I Was Crazy,' and 'Rewind.' As an actor, he also succeeded with dramas like 'Famous Chil Princesses,' 'Brilliant Legacy,' 'My Girlfriend is a Gumiho,' 'The King 2 Hearts,' 'Gu Family Book,' 'You're All Surrounded,' 'A Korean Odyssey,' 'Vagabond,' and 'Mouse.'
Additionally, he has been active as a variety show entertainer and MC in programs such as '1 Night 2 Days,' 'Strong Heart,' 'Sisters Over Flowers,' 'New Journey to the West,' 'Master in the House,' 'Produce 48,' 'Little Forest,' 'Busted!,' 'Seoul Village,' and 'Sing Again,' earning a reputation as a representative multi-entertainer.
Lee Da-in debuted in 2014 with the drama 'Twenty Years Old' and the film 'The Throne.' She appeared in 'Make a Woman Cry,' 'Hwarang,' 'My Golden Life,' 'Come and Hug Me,' and 'Doctor Prisoner.' Her most recent work was the SBS drama 'Alice,' which aired in August last year, where she played Kim Do-yeon, a social affairs reporter.
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