Lee Jung-jae is in the headlines due to the recent release of Squid Game Season 2, in which he reprised his role of Seong Gi-hun. Accordingly, fans have become curious about the 52-year-old actor’s personal life, including his relationship with his girlfriend as well as her profession.
Here is all we know on Lee Jung-jae’s girlfriend.
Who is Lee Jung-jae dating?
Lee Jung-jae is currently dating Lim Se-ryung. She is the eldest daughter of Lim Chang-wook, who served as honorary president of Daesang Group.
However, The Acolyte star has kept their relationship private, not sharing many details about it on social media. But, Se-ryung has accompanied Jung-jae to several public events like the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, where he won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in Squid Game.
Jung-jae revealed wanting to protect Se-ryung from “being hurt or [her] privacy being violated” as the reason for keeping their relationship private. It was also because she was a mother to two children. (via KBIZoom)
What is Lim Se-ryung’s job?
Lim Se-ryung is a wealthy heiress who has been the Vice Chairwoman of the Daesang Group since 2021.
Se-ryung studied at New York University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She originally joined Daesang Group as a creative director in 2012, before being promoted to executive director. (via The Korea Times)
Lee Jung-jae and Lim Se-ryung’s relationship history
In 2005, Lee Jung-jae and his girlfriend Lim Se-ryung met each other via a mutual friend. However, at that time, Se-ryung was married to Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, with whom she shares a son and a daughter. They divorced in 2009.
Jung-jae and Se-ryung’s relationship rumors first surfaced in 2010. But, they only started dating five years later in 2015, with the Squid Game star confirming their relationship shortly after.
Currently, the duo seems to be going strong.