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South Korean actors Lee Min-ho and Lee Jung-jae were seen holding hands in a viral photo. The picture, shared by fashion designer Eva Chow on her Instagram account on September 4, 2024, has gained significant attention since its publication.
Eva shared photographs on her Instagram account from the 2024 Paradise Art Night event that took place on September 3, accompanied by the caption,
"A memorable evening spent with dear friends. Friends are truly invaluable."
The event brought together renowned individuals to participate in a collaborative auction organized by Big Bang's G-Dragon and singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, held at Paradise City in Incheon.
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In the photograph, Lee Jung-jae and Lee Min-ho were observed engaging in a lighthearted display of camaraderie by holding hands despite being separated by another individual.
Eva Chow demonstrated her closeness with Lee Min-ho by placing her arm around his shoulder. However, Min-ho's hand was firmly held by Lee Jung-jae, even though they were not seated next to each other and were separated by a woman.
Despite never collaborating in film or drama productions, Lee Min-ho and Lee Jung-jae share a cordial friendship off-screen. They support one another by thoughtfully sending a coffee truck to the filming location.
In 2022, Lee Jung-jae posted a photo of himself and another actor dining together, generating significant excitement among the actor's fan base.
In a recent interview with SBS Star News, Lee Min-ho shared that Lee Jung-jae is the actor he has been speaking to the most. He also shared that Lee Jung-jae compliments his acting talent and encourages him to take on more projects without any breaks.
The two actors also discuss the significance of maintaining a positive attitude rather than focusing solely on expanding into larger markets. The senior actor often gently chides him for gaps in his work, motivating the Pachinko star to push himself continuously.
The photograph also featured prominent celebrities like Jang Dong-gun and Go So-young, alongside Lee Min-ho and Lee Soo-hyuk. Lee Jung-jae and Im Se-ryeong were seated at opposite ends of the table.
The 2024 Paradise Art Night was held at Paradise City in Incheon's Yeongjongdo and concluded on September 2. This event marked the commencement of the 3rd annual Frieze Seoul, a prestigious international art fair scheduled to take place from September 4 to 7, 2024.
Several renowned celebrities graced the event with their presence, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Min-ho, Jang Dong-gun, Ko So-young, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Lee Jung-jae's partner, Im Se-ryeong.
More about Lee Min-ho and Lee Jung-jae's works
Lee Min-ho achieved widespread recognition for his portrayal of Gu Jun-pyo in Boys Over Flowers (2009), which also brought him the honor of Best New Actor – Television at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.
His other notable works include the television series City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), and Pachinko season 1 (2022) and 2 (2024).
He has also appeared in the movies Gangnam Blues (2015) and Bounty Hunters (2016). Lee Jung-jae also has the forthcoming tvN drama Ask The Stars, in which he co-stars with actress Gong Hyo-jin, set to be released in 2024.
Lee Jung-jae, a highly accomplished actor from South Korea, has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics' Choice Television Award, and six Baeksang Arts Awards. He has also received nominations for the esteemed Golden Globe and Gotham awards.
Following his acting breakthrough in An Affair (1998), he participated in numerous productions, including City of the Rising Sun (1999), Il Mare (2000), Last Present (2001), Oh! Brothers (2003), Typhoon (2005), Deliver Us from Evil (2020), The Housemaid (2010), New World (2013), The Thieves (2012), Assassination (2015), Operation Chromite (2016), and Hunt (2022).
In 2021, Lee Jung-jae achieved remarkable global prominence and acclaim for portraying the lead character, Seong Gi-hun, in Netflix's highly successful survival drama Squid Game. It has been confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Gi-hun in the second season of Squid Game, which officially commenced filming in July of 2023.
