Jung Ho Yeon & Lee Dong Hwi Confirmed Breaking-up After 9 Years of Being Together

According to YTN, on November 26th, Lee Dong-Hwi and Jung Ho-Yeon recently decided to part ways, transitioning from lovers to colleagues. The couple, known for their enduring romance for the past nine years, has now returned to their individual lives, focusing on their busy schedules. After publicly confirming their relationship in 2016, the two openly expressed affection for each other, even while dedicating themselves to their careers. Jung Ho-Yeon, who became a global star through Squid Game, once mentioned in an interview that Lee Dong-Hwi was proud of her achievements when asked about his reaction to her newfound fame. In August, Lee Dong-Hwi mentioned Ho-Yeon during his appearance on E&A's variety show Kwak Taxi Trip 2, while in Los Angeles he asked a taxi driver if they knew about Squid Game and proudly described Sae-byeok, the female lead, as my girlfriend and best friend. Shortly after the news was shared, many fans expressed surprise and regret over the end of Jung Ho-Yeon and Lee Dong-Hwi's beautiful love story. The reason behind the couple's breakup has not been disclosed, further fueling netizen curiosity. In a 2021 interview, when speaking about her boyfriend, Jung Ho-Yeon once happily shared, he's very proud of me. Since we work in the same field, he's not only a senior, but also a very good friend, an amazing person. He cheers me on and worries about me a lot, like a father figure.