Former BB Girls member Yu-jeong and actor Lee Kyu-han have officially broken up after a year-long relationship. Their agencies confirmed the split.
As per several reports, Lee Kyu-han and Yu-jeong met in February on KBS2’s variety show Rustically: In the Secret Island, and their relationship developed into romance.
On September 7, 2023, both agencies confirmed that Lee Kyu-han and BB Girls' Yu-jeong were dating. Lee Kyu-han's agency, BLADE Entertainment, stated that they were seeing each other with positive feelings.
Yu-jeong and Lee Kyu-han's relationship
On the Korean talk show Radio Star, Yu-jeong explained that she and Lee Kyu-han initially denied dating rumors because they had only had one meal together and BB Girls was preparing for a comeback. To avoid negative effects, they chose not to confirm their relationship at that time. In September 2023, Yu-jeong confirmed the relationship.
More about Yu-jeong
Yu-jeong is a South Korean singer born on May 2, 1991. She was a former member of BB Girls, previously known as Brave Girls. The group debuted in 2011 with several lineup changes initially. Nam Yu-jeong joined in 2016 with the digital single, Changed, under Brave Entertainment.
The group struggled to gain widespread recognition. However, the group's popularity skyrocketed with their hit song Rollin. The song was also the group's first global breakthrough. After the expiration of the contract, the group disbanded with their final single Goodbye on February 16, 2023.
The group signed with Warner Music Korea on May 3, 2023. However, after the year-long contract, Yujeong decided to quit the group and focus on her career as a soloist. She is now an artist under the R&D Company.
More about Lee Kyu-han
Lee Kyu-han is a South Korean actor born on 4 August 1980. While he made his acting debut at the age of 18 years old, he drew attention with his role in the romantic comedy My Lovely Sam Soon. He has charmed audiences with his performances in supporting roles in Que Sera, Sera (2007), Smile, You (2009), and More Charming by the Day (2010).
In the television dramas The Wedding Scheme (2012), The Birth of a Family (2012), and Only Love (2019), the actor played the protagonist. His recent dramas include Battle for Happiness and Longing for You, both released in 2023.
In 2024, the actor is set to adorn the television screens in the supporting role in The Judge from Hell starring Park Shin-hye.
Meanwhile, both of them have agreed to support each other.