On November 14, Korean media outlet Nate reported on the nearly year-long disappearance of actor Lee Jung Jae, who rose to global fame through the hit series Squid Game. The news quickly sparked widespread speculation, with rumors suggesting that Lee had secretly married Lim Se Ryung, the daughter of the chairman of Daesang Group, a major food company, and the former wife of Lee Jae Yong, known as the “Samsung Crown Prince.”
Amid the speculation, Lee Jung Jae posted a video on his personal social media account to update fans on his current situation, seemingly addressing and denying the rumors surrounding his love life. According to the actor, he had initially planned to actively participate in film and television projects this year. However, starting in the fall of last year, his skin condition began to deteriorate severely, eventually reaching a point where he could no longer continue filming. As a result, he was forced to put his entertainment activities on hold for an extended period.
Lee Jung Jae said that this unexpected break from work had inspired him to pursue a new idea. The actor revealed that he is developing a skincare product line for people struggling with skin problems. The project is now nearing completion and is preparing to enter the market. He also said he is considering publicly sharing photos documenting his past skin condition so that people can better understand the serious issues he went through and why he decided to venture into the cosmetics business.
Born in 1972, Lee Jung Jae is a respected actor in the South Korean entertainment industry. He has impressed audiences across Asia with a string of popular works, including The Thieves, The Face Reader, Typhoon, New World, and Assassination. In 2022, he won numerous prestigious acting awards in South Korea and internationally, including an Emmy, for his outstanding performance in the global phenomenon Squid Game.
The actor is currently in a romantic relationship with wealthy businesswoman Lim Se Ryung, who is five years younger than him. She is the daughter of the chairman of Daesang Group, one of South Korea’s leading food companies. The couple were photographed by paparazzi vacationing together in Manila, Philippines, in 2010. However, it was not until 2015 that they publicly confirmed their relationship. Since going public with their romance, Lee Jung Jae has brought his girlfriend to several major events on multiple occasions.
Sources: kenh14