South Korean actors Kim Ji-seok and Lee Ju-myoung reported to be dating, agencies confirm

Kim Ji-seok and Lee Joo-myung confirm to be dating (Images Via Instagram/@aliencompany_official, @yg_stage)
Kim Ji-seok and Lee Ju-myoung confirmed to be dating (Images Via Instagram/@aliencompany_official, @yg_stage)

South Korean actors Kim Ji-seok and Lee Ju-myoung have been confirmed to be in a relationship following recent reports. On August 14, TV Daily, a South Korean media agency, reported that the actors had been dating each other. According to the report, an industry insider alleged that the two have been seeing each other without paying attention to public opinion. They have also allegedly been supportive of each other as actors.

The When the Camellia Blooms star was born on April 21, 1981, and is 43 years old, while the Like Flowers in Sand actress was born on December 1, 1993, and is 30 years old. The two actors, who are 13 years apart in age, have the same Korean Zodiac sign Rooster.

On August 14, Kim Ji-seok’s management agency, Alien Company confirmed the news to KPOP Herald and requested fans to support the couple with warm love.

They stated,

“The two actors are continuing a good relationship. We would appreciate it if you could watch over them with warm eyes.”

Lee Ju-myoung’s former agency YG Entertainment also gave an official statement to the media outlet, saying

“It's true that they are dating. We ask for your warm eyes.”

Did Lee Ju-myoung part ways with YG Entertainment after dating confirmation with Kim Ji-seok?

On August 14, Korea Economic Daily reported that the Twenty-Five Twenty-One actress has parted ways with her management agency YG Entertainment following her dating confirmation. Reports also suggested that she has joined Alien Company.

The reports started circulating after Lee Ju-myoung and Kim Ji-seok's relationship was confirmed. It is said that Kim Ji-seok is behind the actress’ decision to join Alien Company.

The same day, YG Entertainment responded to the reports, stating,

“The contract with YG has ended. It is true that she has transferred to Alien Company.”

Additionally, Alien Company also shared their official position confirming that the Hospital Playlist actress has signed an exclusive contract with them. The agency said,

“It is true that we have signed an exclusive contract with Lee Ju-myoung.”

Lee Ju-myoung is a South Korean actress who began her career as a model in 2016 and debuted in the entertainment industry with her appearance in the music video Don't Leave by Yang Da-il. She made her debut in Korean dramas with the KBS TV2 series My Fellow Citizens in 2019.

Lee Ju-myoung garnered attention for the character Ji Seung-wan in the Netflix drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One in 2022. She also appeared in a main role in the Netflix series Like Flowers in Sand alongside Jang Dong-yoon last year. Lee Ju-myoung also appeared in the recently released film The Pilot with Jo Jung-suk and Han Sun-hwa and is gearing up for her upcoming drama My Youth.

Meanwhile, Kim Ji-seok started his career as a K-pop idol in the group named LEO, however, the band disbanded after being active for 8 months. He later appeared in the music video for Kim Hyung-joong's song She's Laughing in 2004.

Kim Ji-seok is widely popular for his roles in dramas like Another Miss Oh, When the Camellia Blooms, My Unfamiliar Family, Work Later, Drink Now, Doom at Your Service, and many more. Besides being an actor, he is also known for hosting variety shows like Hot Brain: Problematic Men, Map to Go Again, Suspicious Neighbor, and more.

Edited by Meghna
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