Lee Jung-Jae, the celebrated South Korean actor famous for his role as Seong Gi-hun in Netflix’s “Squid Game,” is in a relationship with Lim Se-Kyung, an influential businesswoman. Lim Se-Kyung serves as an executive board member at Daesang Group, one of the largest food and beverage companies in South Korea. Their relationship has generated much attention due to their prominent public positions.
Born in 1976, Lim Se-Kyung is the eldest daughter of the Lim family, the owners of Daesang Group. She started her career as the company’s creative director in 2012. Over the years, she rose through the ranks and now holds the position of vice president. Prior to dating Lee Jung-jae, Lim was married to Lee Jae-yong, the chairman of Samsung, from 1998 until their divorce in 2009. They share two children: Lee Ji-ho, born in 2000, and Lee Won-ju, born in 2004.
Lee Jung-Jae and Lim Se-ryung’s paths first crossed in 2005 through a mutual friend. However, they did not immediately begin a romantic relationship. Dating rumors began circulating in 2010, but it wasn’t until January 2015 that Lee Jung-jae officially confirmed their romance. Since then, they have kept their relationship largely private, avoiding media attention and revealing little about their personal lives. Despite their low-profile approach, they were seen together at the Cannes Film Festival supporting Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut, “The Hunt.”
Both Lee Jung-jae and Lim Se-ryung are deeply protective of their privacy, especially considering Lim Se-ryung’s role as a mother to two children. Lee Jung-Jae has expressed a strong desire to shield herself and her family from unnecessary attention. Over the years, there have been rumors about the couple potentially marrying, but as of now, they have not taken that step.
Lee Jung-jae’s career has been highly successful, particularly with his portrayal of Seong Gi-hun in “Squid Game.” His performance earned him international recognition and a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Despite his fame, Lee and Lim have prioritized maintaining a low-key private life, away from the public eye, which has only added to the intrigue surrounding their relationship.
