Squid Game’s Jung Ho Yeon and Big Bet’s Lee Dong Hwi break up after 9 years of dating | web series

Model-turned-actress Jung Ho Yeon and household K-drama star Lee Dong Hwi have reportedly called it quits after being together in a romantic relationship of nine years.

On Tuesday, November 26, South Korean media reports about the pair’s breakup emerged online. Their respective talent agencies have since released statements, confirming the report. As per the official notice, Jung and Lee have decided to remain on cordial terms as fellow industry insiders, colleagues and friends. The Reply 1988 The actor had previously been especially candid about his relationship with Hoyeon. His takes have often been broadcast in web variety shows.

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They reportedly started dating in 2025, but ultimately went public with their romance the following year.

Jung Ho Yeon and Lee Dong Hwi’s latest projects

Lee Dong Hwi was last seen in Chief Detective 1958 alongside Lee Je Hoon. December 6 onwards, he will reunite with his former co-star for the new tvN variety series, Living in a Rented Room in FinlandCha Eun Woo and Queen of Tears Actor Kwak Dong Yeon will also join them.

Meanwhile, Hoyeon debuted as an actor in 2021 with a stellar leading role in the Netflix hit series Squid GameThe Screen Actors Guild Award (SAG) winner recently catapulted to Hollywood fame with the Apple TV+ psychological thriller series DisclaimerShe followed the acclaimed Australian actress Cate Blanchett’s lead as her character’s assistant JiSoo.

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She will play a pivotal role in the upcoming film Hopeco-starring Moving K-drama’s Zo In Sung and Hollywood stars, Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender. Earlier this month, it was also confirmed that the Squid Game breakout star will star opposite Theo James in Kim Jee Woon’s The Hole,