Squid Game star Jung Ho Yeon and Lee Dong Hwi, who were one of the most beloved couples in the entertainment industry, have officially broken up after 9 years together.

On November 26th, YTN reported that the two have decided to go their separate ways and are now focusing on their careers as colleagues, not lovers.

After almost a decade of nurturing their relationship, Lee Dong Hwi and Jung Ho Yeon have chosen to prioritize their busy schedules and personal growth.

The couple, who confirmed their relationship in 2016, often shared their love openly at public events. Jung Ho Yeon, who rose to international fame with her role in Squid Game, once shared in an interview how proud her partner was of her achievements.

Lee Dong Hwi also showed his support for Jung Ho Yeon when he appeared on Kwak Taxitrip Season 2 in August. During the show, he proudly referred to her as his "girlfriend and best friend," even mentioning her character 'Saebyeok' from Squid Game while chatting with a taxi driver in Los Angeles.

While their romantic relationship has ended, both are still thriving in their careers. Lee Dong Hwi recently wrapped up his role as Kim Sang Soon in the MBC drama Police Chief 1958.

He’s also a part of tvN’s variety show Finland Rooming and will soon return to the stage in the play The Lives of Others, starting November 27th.

Jung Ho Yeon, who made a successful leap into Hollywood, starred in Disclaimer on Apple TV+ last month. In the series, she plays Ji Soo, the assistant to Catherine (played by Cate Blanchett), earning praise for her strong presence and acting skills.

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Actor Lee Jung Jae has finally spoken out about his close friend, Jung Woo Sung, who’s recently been at the center of a private life controversy.

In an interview on January 2nd, Lee Jung Jae, known for his role in the hit Netflix series Squid Game Season 2, gave fans an update on his long-time friend.

The two stars have been close for years, and Lee Jung Jae didn't hold back when asked about Jung Woo Sung, who has been dealing with some serious personal drama.

Jung Woo Sung made headlines after admitting to having an extramarital child, along with rumors of a romance with a non-celebrity woman and flirtatious social media messages.

Because of this, he was notably absent from Artist Company’s New Year’s greetings, sparking even more attention.

During his interview at a café in Seoul, Lee Jung Jae explained, "Jung Woo Sung is currently busy filming Made in Korea and has been traveling for the shoot. I haven’t seen him recently because of his filming schedule."

He went on to say, "I’m often overseas for promotions myself, sometimes for weeks at a time, so we’ve both been pretty busy. But once our schedules clear up, we’ll meet up".

While addressing his own career, Lee Jung Jae revealed that he’s juggling multiple projects, including working on a script and preparing for Squid Game Season 2 promotions.

He admitted that he’s currently more focused on acting and directing, especially with Squid Game continuing to take the world by storm.

Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Jung Woo Sung, Lee Jung Jae assured fans that the two are still close friends and will catch up once their hectic schedules allow.

Meanwhile, Lee Jung Jae continues to focus on his own booming career and looks forward to sharing more projects with his fans in the future.

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