In the past week, the South Korean entertainment industry has been commotion-filled following a dating scandal between Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol, and Han So Hee.
Netizens soon speculated that while Ryu Jun Yeol was in the process of breaking up with Hyeri, he became romantically involved with Han So Hee, raising suspicions of a ‘Transit relationship.’ As the controversy escalated, both Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee admitted to their romantic relationship.
With the controversy surrounding the break between Hyeri and Ryu Jun Yeol after their 8-year-long relationship, and the new dating news between Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee, many drew attention to the celebrity couples who continue a steady relationship.
Jung Kyung Ho ♥ Sooyoung (12 years)
Actor Jung Kyung Ho and Girls’ Generation member Sooyoung have been in a remarkable 12-year relationship, earning them the title of one of the longest-lasting couples in the entertainment industry. They reportedly started dating in September 2012, shortly after Jung Kyung Ho completed his military service.
Despite being embroiled in dating rumors twice in 2013, Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung denied the speculations at the time. However, in January 2014, Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung finally confirmed their relationship, stating that they were each other’s source of strength. Both graduates from the Department of Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University, they are said to have met at a church gathering and progressed from acquaintances to lovers. They have maintained a cool and open relationship, often mentioning each other on broadcasts.
Kim Woo Bin ♥ Shin Min Ah (9 years)
Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah have been in a public relationship for nine years since they admitted to dating rumors in July 2015. In particular, Kim Woo Bin suspended all activities and focused on cancer treatment after being diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017.
According to entertainment insiders, Shin Min Ah has been a strong support for Kim Woo Bin throughout his difficult battle with cancer. Despite speculations suggesting a breakup due to Kim Woo Bin’s illness and hiatus, their relationship was confirmed to be intact when they were spotted dating in Sydney, Australia, in 2019 and seen at movie theaters in South Korea.
Lee Dong Hwi ♥ Jung Ho Yeon (9 years)
Actor Lee Dong Hwi and model Jung Ho Yeon also began their relationship in 2015, declaring their public relationship in 2016. At the time of their public announcement, Lee Dong Hwi was starring in the tvN drama ‘Reply 1988’, while Jung Ho Yeon was actively modeling for world-renowned luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel.
Particularly, they were known as a couple frequently seen offline, completely unconcerned about the attention of those around them, and were often spotted enjoying dates at bars, restaurants, and theaters. In July last year, Lee Dong Hwi was captured smiling warmly when his partner Jung Ho Yeon made a mistake during the ‘Blue Dragon Film Awards’ ceremony.
Lee Kwang Soo ♥ Lee Sun Bin (6 years)
Lee Kwang Soo and actress Lee Sun Bin officially acknowledged their relationship in December 2018. Lee Sun Bin mentioned Lee Kwang Soo as her ideal type when she appeared on the SBS variety show ‘Running Man’ in 2016.
After two years, in 2018, Lee Sun Bin went public with their relationship, stating that she was dating Lee Kwang Soo. Since then, this couple has maintained their relationship for six years and has established themselves as a long-lasting couple. Recently, Lee Kwang Soo showed his affection by liking the social media post shared by Lee Sun Bin to celebrate his birthday, confirming the stability of their relationship.
