Lee Dong-wook is defying age in his 40s, looking as handsome as he did two decades back in My Girl. Charming generations of K-drama fans with his on-screen presence, there’s always chatter around the actor’s personal life and romantic entanglements. While many actors his age are in steady relationships and marriage, Lee shows no signs of settling down anytime soon. Having said that, the actor has been the subject of scandalous affair rumours over the years, being linked to celebrities like Bae Suzy and Yoo In-na. Keen to know more? Here’s all about the dating history and relationships of Lee Dong-wook.
In his latest K-drama, The Divorce Insurance, Lee Dong-wook can be seen navigating modern love, relationships and heartbreaks. His character Noh Ki-jun, a successful actuary at an insurance company, has been clearly unlucky in love. After undergoing three divorces and losing a lot of money and peace of mind, his character seems to have had enough. While we don’t know about Lee’s real-life relationship situation, we hope it’s not even remotely haywire as Noh Ki-jun’s.
Let’s know Lee Dong-wook’s take on relationships and how his dating life unfolded over the years.
Is Lee Dong-wook currently single?
Yes, Lee Dong-wook appears to be single, as there have been no reports or confirmation from the actor or his agency relating to his dating life. In a recent interview, Lee opened up about his dating struggles, saying he’s ‘too lazy’ for romance. Appearing on Yoo Jae-suk’s popular YouTube show, Pinggyeo (via Sportskeeda), the actor admitted that he hasn’t been able to pursue romantic relationships due to a sense of laziness creeping on him.
“I don’t think I can date anymore. I’m so lazy. To date, you have to become friends with someone. I don’t remember how to do that anymore, it’s been so long,” the actor stated. While Lee said he is inclined to find love, he added his laid-back approach has been a hindrance.
A look at the dating history and relationships of Lee Dong-wook
Lee Dong-wook and Bae Suzy
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Ever since Lee Dong-wook entered the film industry in 1999, he has only been in one confirmed relationship – with actress Bae Suzy. Lee and the Start-Up actress started dating in 2018 after meeting at a casual gathering. Before getting into a relationship, the former Miss A member had even expressed her liking towards Lee, calling the actor her ideal type.
After days of speculation, Lee’s agency finally released a statement in March 2018, confirming their relationship. The statement revealed that the two met at a private party and were in the process of getting to know each other with positive feelings. Just as fans started shipping their romance, things turned the other way around.
In May 2018, after two months into their relationship, it was reported that they parted ways owing to packed schedules, which left no time to pursue romantic interests. Not to mention how there was negativity surrounding their 13-year age gap, with people slamming Lee for being ‘too old’ for her. At the time, Bae Suzy was 24 while Lee was 37.
Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na
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If you’ve seen Goblin and/or Touch Your Heart, you already know what we’re hinting at. Lee’s incredible chemistry with Yoo In-na. The dating rumours swirled around 2019, with fans noticing how the duo looked ‘too comfortable’ with their actions and gestures towards each other. At one point, there were even marriage speculations after photos of the two holding hands while wearing attire circulated on the internet. However, it was merely a promotional stint for Touch Your Heart. Eventually, both denied any romantic involvement.
Lee Dong-wook and Lee Da-hae
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Another on-screen pairing that fans found too good to be ‘just friends’, Lee Dong-qook and Lee Da-hae, caused quite a stir with their chemistry. The two first worked together in the 2005 drama My Girl. However, only when they reunited for the second time for Hotel King in 2014 did the romance rumours start brewing. It’s pertinent to note that Lee Da-hae mentioned in an old interview that she dated one of her co-stars in real life but broke up in October 2008. However, both the stars have always maintained that they’re good friends.
That’s all for the dating history and relationships of Lee Dong-wook.
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