Yoo Byung Jae has officially confirmed his relationship with Lee Yoo Jung, putting an end to the rumors surrounding the two.

On the November 30 episode of MBC’s Point of Omniscient Interfere, Yoo Byung Jae openly admitted to having a girlfriend, sparking much attention.

The episode featured guests Choi Kang Hee and chef Yoon Nam Noh, but it was Yoo Byung Jae’s love life that became the main topic of conversation.

Host Jun Hyun Moo brought up the recent buzz surrounding Yoo Byung Jae and Byun Woo Seok’s birthday party, asking, “Was she (your girlfriend) at the party?” Comedian Hong Hyun Hee playfully added, “Why are you handing out burgers and shakes today?” hinting at his relationship.

Yoo Byung Jae, who was clearly shy, confirmed the news, saying, “I have a girlfriend now. This isn’t content; it’s real. Even my friends were skeptical. We met naturally through mutual acquaintances.”

Comedian Lee Young Ja jokingly asked if marriage was on the horizon and if he had tried his mom’s signature marinated crab with his girlfriend, which got a laugh from everyone.

The rumors about Yoo Byung Jae dating Lee Yoo Jung, who appeared on Love Catcher 4, had been circulating for some time. Initially, his agency had kept quiet, saying it was a private matter. However, Yoo Byung Jae made things clear on-air, openly talking about his relationship.

Lee Yoo Jung, known for her beauty and charm, is nine years younger than Yoo Byung Jae. She has often been compared to actresses like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. A beauty instructor and DJ by profession, she has caught the public’s eye.

Their social media interactions had fans guessing, with Yoo Byung Jae liking all of Lee Yoo Jung’s posts and the two following each other, further fueling the speculation.

Now that Yoo Byung Jae has confirmed their relationship, fans are showing their support. Lee Yoo Jung’s youthful looks and stunning visuals continue to be a hot topic among fans, who are excited for the couple's future.

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (Kwon Ji Yong) has officially taken on a professor role at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), but not everyone was on board with the idea at first!

On February 26, MBC’s Radio Star featured model and influencer Heo Sung Beom, who shared his firsthand experience meeting Professor G-Dragon.

Heo revealed that he attended G-Dragon’s appointment ceremony last year as a student representative. However, he admitted, “Some people at KAIST felt that G-Dragon didn’t really fit in here since he’s not from KAIST.”

But Heo had a different perspective. “When I actually met him, I saw that he was very interested in science and technology. He asked a lot of questions.” He added, “People think science is rigid, but it’s actually deeply connected to creativity. Research needs investment, promotion, and interest. G-Dragon is playing a big role in that.”

G-Dragon made headlines last year when he introduced himself as “Professor Kwon Ji Yong” at KAIST’s 2024 Innovate Korea talk show.

As a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, his role focuses on blending KAIST’s advanced technology with K-content and culture to strengthen Korea’s global influence.

His duties include:
Leadership lectures to inspire students with his global experience
Research collaborations that merge Hallyu (Korean Wave) with AI, robotics, and the metaverse
Development of artist avatars using cutting-edge tech like motion capture and haptics

At his appointment ceremony, G-Dragon admitted he was amazed by KAIST after a tour of the campus.“This isn’t a place you can just come to easily. Seeing the research and development firsthand made me realize how closely connected it is to my own work.”

He also talked about his vision for the music industry: "For the public, albums and music are new content. I want to offer different ways to experience music, to increase its collectible value. Watching, listening, and experiencing music should go beyond just the traditional ways.”

As for his future projects with KAIST, G-Dragon teased: “It’s still a secret, so I can’t reveal much yet. But seeing the technology at its early stages made me excited to think about how I could apply it in my field.”

G-Dragon’s professorship at KAIST will last two years, until June 2026. Fans are curious to see what groundbreaking projects he’ll work on next.

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