Jung Ho Yeon and Lee Dong Hwi, two beloved names in South Korea’s entertainment industry, have officially ended their nine-year relationship. The announcement was made on November 26, 2024, through Jung Ho Yeon’s agency, Saram Entertainment, which confirmed that the couple has parted ways but remains on good terms as friends.
It is correcct that Jung Ho Yeon and Lee Dong Hwi have broken up. They have decided to go back to being good colleagues.
— Saram Entertainment
A Relationship Marked by Openness and Support
The couple went public with their relationship in 2016, winning fans over with their mutual support and candidness. While Jung Ho Yeon rose to global stardom with her acting debut in Squid Game, Lee Dong Hwi built a solid career through his roles in Casino, various TV dramas, and variety shows.
In August 2024, during an appearance on a TV variety show, Lee Dong Hwi proudly boasted to a taxi driver in the U.S. that the lead actress of Squid Game, Saebyeok, was not only his girlfriend but also his best friend. This statement was broadcast to the public.
Since Squid Game, Jung Ho Yeon has continued her global journey, appearing in Apple TV’s Disclaimer alongside Hollywood star Cate Blanchett, further solidifying her international presence. Moreover, it has also been announced that she will be starring opposite Theo James in the upcoming movie, The Hole. Jung Ho Yeon is set to appear next as the female lead in Na Hong Jin’s Hope, alongside Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.
Fans React to the News
Fans have expressed mixed emotions about the breakup, with many sending their support to both stars for their future endeavors. Jung Ho Yeon’s global popularity, especially after winning a SAG Award for her role in Squid Game, has made this news resonate widely among her international and domestic followers.
