Korean actress Lee Min Jung recently shocked fans and the media with a cryptic social media post seemingly pleading for a divorce, sparking speculation about potential marital troubles with her husband, actor Lee Byung Hun.
On October 21, Korean media outlets including KoreaBoo reported that Lee Min Jung had posted a plea to “please allow me to divorce” on her personal account. The post quickly went viral, leading many to believe her marriage to Lee Byung Hun was on the rocks.
However, the rumors were swiftly debunked by news outlet Nate, which clarified that the post was completely misunderstood. In reality, the actress was not referring to her real-life husband but to her fictional one Kim Ji Seok, her co-star in the upcoming drama Okay, Let’s Get a Divorce.
Lee Min Jung’s full post was a tongue-in-cheek promotional message for the drama, stating, “Please let Ji Won Ho and Baek Mi Young get divorced and go their separate ways,” referring to the characters played by Kim Ji Seok and herself. Despite the playful nature, the partial sharing of her message led to widespread confusion and false divorce speculation.
According to insiders, the real-life relationship between Lee Min Jung and Lee Byung Hun remains strong. Lee Byung Hun has even shown support for his wife’s latest project by sending coffee and snack trucks to the drama set, proving their bond is intact.
Okay, Let’s Get a Divorce marks Lee Min Jung’s return to television after a five-year hiatus, with her last drama being Once Again in 2020. The show centers on a couple navigating the emotional turmoil of a potential separation after four years of marriage.
Lee Min Jung and Lee Byung Hun began dating in 2006, briefly separated, and rekindled their romance in 2012. They tied the knot in a high-profile wedding in August 2013. Despite a public scandal in 2014 during Lee Min Jung’s pregnancy, the couple overcame the controversy and continued to build their family. They welcomed their second child, a daughter, in late 2023.
With both parents being major figures in Korean entertainment, their children are already the subject of public curiosity and admiration.
Sources: kenh14
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