Actor Lee Jung Jae and Daesang Group Vice Chairwoman Im Se Ryeong are making waves as a global power couple!

The pair was recently spotted enjoying a romantic swimsuit date on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Barts, and the international paparazzi couldn’t get enough of them.

On December 30, Backgrid, a popular U.S. paparazzi outlet, shared photos of Lee Jung Jae and Im Se Ryeong soaking up the sun on the beach.

In the pictures, Lee Jung Jae was dressed casually in a white T-shirt and checkered shorts, while Im Se Ryeong turned heads in a chic white bikini. The couple looked like any other pair enjoying a relaxing day, with Lee Jung Jae even capturing moments of his girlfriend with his camera.

This isn't the first time the couple has attracted attention. They’ve already made headlines as an official couple, posing together at the Emmy Awards two years ago.

Lee Jung Jae, 52, and Im Se Ryeong, 47, have been dating since 2015 and continue to show that their relationship is going strong, despite the five-year age gap between them. The couple is so close that they even share meals with Lee Jung Jae’s fellow actor, Jung Woo Sung, despite some ongoing personal controversies surrounding him.

Netizens were quick to comment on the paparazzi photos, with many comparing Im Se Ryeong to famous actress Zhang Ziyi, wondering why they haven’t tied the knot yet, and some even saying, “Hollywood isn’t so far away after all!”

Currently, Lee Jung Jae is in the U.S. for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, where Squid Game Season 2 has been nominated for Best TV Drama Series. Lee Jung Jae flew out to the U.S. with Squid Game director Hwang Dong Hyuk.

Fans are eagerly awaiting to see if the hit series will take home an award at the Golden Globe ceremony later today. Stay tuned!

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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