Actor Yun Chae-kyung, previously of lady group APRIL, has been caught up in a courting rumor with former nationwide badminton participant Lee Yong-dae, drawing consideration over their 8-year age hole and Lee’s standing as a single father following a previous divorce.
PA Leisure, Yun’s company, stated Wednesday that it was “tough to verify” the report, citing the actor’s non-public life.
Earlier that day, media shops reported that Yun and Lee had been courting for roughly 1 yr, introducing one another as companions to shut acquaintances and sustaining a severe relationship regardless of their age distinction.
The rumor rapidly drew public curiosity because it concerned the pairing of a celebrated sports activities determine and a former girl-group idol.
Consideration intensified in Lee’s case, as he married actress Byun Soo-mi in 2017 after 6 years of courting however divorced the next yr. Lee, who has custody of their daughter, has brazenly been elevating her as a single father.
With Yun’s company declining to supply a transparent response, observers famous that the highlight could also be putting stress on each side.
Yun debuted in 2012 as a member of Purity and later appeared on “Kara Mission” and “Produce 101,” gaining public recognition. She went on to advertise as a part of I.B.I, a venture group from “Produce 101,” earlier than becoming a member of APRIL in 2016.
After APRIL disbanded in January 2022, she transitioned to performing and has appeared in KBS2’s “Goryeo–Khitan Struggle” and TV Chosun’s “Confidence Queen.”
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Occasions, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Occasions.
