Actor Lee Jung-jae (52) and Daesang Group Vice Chairwoman Im Se-ryung (47) were spotted enjoying a romantic date in the Caribbean.
On December 30 (local time), the U.S. entertainment outlet Backgrid published paparazzi photos of the couple spending quality time on the beaches of Saint Barthélemy.
In the released photos, Lee Jung-jae can be seen dressed casually in a white short-sleeved T-shirt and shorts, holding a camera. In front of him, Im Se-ryung dons a white bikini, walking freely along the beach. The pair’s relaxed and cheerful moments as they stroll and take photos together have caught the public’s attention.
Particularly, Im Se-ryung drew eyes with her neat updo hairstyle and toned physique, perfectly complementing the beautiful beach scenery.
Lee Jung-jae and Im Se-ryung have been in a public relationship for 11 years since their dating photos were revealed in January 2015.
The two first met in 2005 through a mutual acquaintance and were close friends before their relationship blossomed into romance. They were first rumored to be dating after a joint trip to the Philippines in 2010 and officially confirmed their relationship in January 2015.
Over the years, they’ve attended various official events and red-carpet appearances together, including the LACMA event and the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, where Lee was invited for his Netflix hit Squid Game. Im Se-ryung also accompanied Lee to the 75th Cannes Film Festival in 2022, where his directorial debut Hunt was officially invited.
Meanwhile, on November 26, Netflix’s smash-hit series Squid Game returned with its new season after 3 years and 3 months.
Squid Game 2 quickly topped Netflix’s global Top 10 in 93 countries (according to OTT ranking tracker FlixPatrol). On December 1, Netflix announced that the series ranked #1 globally in its weekly rankings for non-English shows, amassing 68 million viewing hours within just four days of its release.
Lee Jung-jae was seen in Los Angeles to attend the Golden Globe Awards. His latest work, Squid Game 2, has been nominated for Best Television Series – Drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, which took place on January 6.