On May 17, photos and videos of Lee Young Ae attending luxury brand G’s 2027 Cruise Show were widely shared across social media platforms.

In the released posts, Lee Young Ae could be seen greeting Chinese actor Zhang Linghe with a light handshake before posing together for photos at the event.

What especially drew attention was Lee Young Ae’s elegant all-black fashion styling. From her stockings to her handbag, the actress perfectly pulled off a sophisticated monochrome look while effortlessly maintaining her glamorous presence beside Zhang Linghe, who is 26 years younger than her.

Born in 1971, Lee Young Ae is 55 years old this year, while Zhang Linghe, born in 1997, is currently 28.

Meanwhile, Lee Young Ae married businessman Jung Ho Young in 2009. Her husband, who is 20 years older than the actress, is reportedly a billionaire and formerly served as chairman of Korea Raycom. The couple has twin children together.

Last year, Lee Young Ae appeared in the KBS drama Walking on Thin Ice, which concluded in October.

As for Zhang Linghe, he officially debuted in 2020 through the drama Maiden Holmes and later gained recognition through projects such as Love Crossed, Our Generation, and Pursuit of Jade.

Standing at 190 cm tall, Zhang Linghe has rapidly risen to top-star status in China following the success of Pursuit of Jade, and he currently boasts approximately 4.9 million followers on Instagram.

Sources: Daum