"Another couple everyone thought would get married"— Fans react to Lee Dong-hwi and Squid Game's Jung Ho-yeon's break up after 9 years of dating

Lee Dong-hwi and Squid Game
Lee Dong-hwi and Squid Game's Jung Ho-yeon's break up after 9 years of dating (Images Via Instagram/@dlehdgnl, @hoooooyeony)

Reply 1988 star Lee Dong-hwi and Squid Game actress Jung Ho-yeon have confirmed they have broken up after being in a relationship for 9 years. On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Hankyung reported that an official statement released by Jung Ho-yeon’s agency, SARAM Entertainment, said,

“It is true that actor Jung Ho-yeon and actor Lee Dong-hwi have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues.”

The two actors confirmed their relationship in January 2016 and have been openly dating each other ever since. They have also showcased their love and extended their support for each other through many variety show appearances.

Jung Ho-yeon and Lee Dong-hwi's breakup has surprised many of their fans. Many were emotional as they supported the couple, who were one of the longest-running couples in the Korean entertainment industry.

"Another couple everyone thought would get married," a fan said.
“I took donghwi and hoyeon break up news very seriously that’s literally my parents,” another fan added.
“I JUST FELL TO ME KNEES— i always found it so cute how they openly talked about their relationship on tv shows and etc,” a user stated.

Fans were emotional and shocked about the couple as they loved seeing them together.

“it’s devastating to see their relationship fall apart after 9 years. it once seemed unbreakable, but now it’s over, and it feels like her youth was taken away,” a fan wrote.
“Yow!!! 9 years of dating... They even seen looking for property to live on... and now THEY BROKE UP?!” a user said.
“wtfff i was just watching a content where they were mentioning each other a few weeks ago what the helllllllll,” a fan stated.

However, on the other hand, many fans of the couple wished them well in the future.

“wow 9 years! I do really like these pair. oh well... wish them both all the best,” a fan mentioned.
“goodbye... lee donghwi and jung hoyeon... beautiful, iconic couple,” another fan mentioned.
“Really saddened and shocked about the news, wishing Hoyeon and Donghwi all the best…,” a user stated.

About Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Ho-yeon’s relationship and upcoming activities

Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Ho-yeon have garnered attention online following their breakup after nine years. On November 26, the agencies of the South Korean actors confirmed that the two have parted ways amicably and will stay as colleagues in the future.

The two confirmed their relationship in 2016 and have been seen mentioning each other on screen. One such recent incident includes Jung Ho-yeon’s appearance on Yoo Jae-suk's talk show Pinggyego on April 13, 2024.

On the show, The Squid Game actress revealed that her then-boyfriend was a huge fan of David Beckham. When she met Beckham and requested him to sign an autograph for the Chief Detective 1958 actor, the footballer filmed a video message for him.

Meanwhile, on Kwaktube's ENA and EBS production show, Kwak's Taxi Trip season 2, Lee Dong-hwi proudly mentioned his ex-girlfriend. In a conversation with a Los Angeles-based taxi driver, who revealed his interest in Korean entertainment, Dong-hwi shared that the popular female actress in Squid Game was his girlfriend, Ho-yeon.


In other news, Jung Ho-yeon made her Hollywood debut through the Apple TV+ series Disclaimer helmed by Alfonso Cuarón. On the other hand, Lee Dong-hwi is gearing up for his forthcoming tvN show titled Living in a Rented Room in Finland.

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