From Lovers to Colleagues... Dong-hwi Lee and Ho-yeon Jung End 9-Year Relationship

Both Sides "Agree to Remain Good Colleagues"
2016 Confirmed Dating
Visit to Korea Concert and Movie Date, etc.

Actors Dong-hwi Lee (left), Ho-yeon Jung (right). Dong-hwi Lee, Ho-yeon Jung Instagram

Actors Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Ho-yeon have ended their 9-year relationship.

On the 26th, YTN reported that Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Ho-yeon recently broke up and returned to being colleagues. In response, Jung Ho-yeon's agency, Saram Entertainment, confirmed, "It is true that actress Jung Ho-yeon has broken up with actor Lee Dong-hwi," adding, "They have decided to remain good colleagues." Lee Dong-hwi's agency, Companion, also stated, "It is true that the two have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues," and added, "Further details are difficult to confirm."

Previously, the two had acknowledged their relationship in 2016 and nurtured their love for about 9 years, not neglecting the time spent together despite their busy schedules. They were seen attending pop star Billie Eilish's concert in Korea in 2022 and the VIP premiere of the 2023 film Rebound together, maintaining a warm and affectionate image.

Moreover, they remained devoted to their acting careers while openly showing affection for each other. After becoming a global star through the 2021 Netflix original series Squid Game, Jung Ho-yeon often mentioned Lee Dong-hwi. In an interview with a media outlet about Squid Game, when asked about her partner's reaction, she replied, "He is proud of me." In April, on the web variety show Pinggego, she shared, "The longer the couple, the better it is to go on dates even if you have to force it."

Lee Dong-hwi also spoke about Jung Ho-yeon on the ENA variety show Gwak Jun-bin's World News Restaurant 2, which aired in August. While in Los Angeles, USA, he asked a taxi driver, "Do you know Squid Game?" and explained, "The character 'Saebyeok' is my girlfriend and my closest friend."

Meanwhile, Lee Dong-hwi debuted in 2013 with the film Run to the South and has built his filmography with appearances in Tazza: The Hidden Card, Veteran, Reply 1988, Extreme Job, and Crime City 4. He has also been active in numerous programs, showcasing his unique sense of variety entertainment. He is set to appear in the Disney+ series Fine: Village Idiots, scheduled for release in July next year. Jung Ho-yeon debuted as a model in 2010 and gained recognition through OnStyle's Challenge! Supermodel Korea Season 4. She began her acting career with Squid Game, gaining global popularity, and is currently confirmed to appear in the films Hope and The Hole.