South Korean actors Yoo Seung Ho and Lim Se Joo have attracted widespread attention after reports revealed that they had been in a relationship for approximately six years.
The news emerged on October 8, 2026, when a Korean media outlet reported that the two actors had quietly dated after meeting while working together on the 2020 tvN drama Memorist.
However, shortly after the reports surfaced, both actors’ agencies confirmed that the relationship had already come to an end.
The revelation has surprised fans who were previously unaware of their long-term romance, which reportedly remained private throughout the years.
Although the news initially focused on their relationship, the subsequent confirmation of their separation has shifted attention toward the actors’ current status and their decision to maintain a positive professional relationship.
Yoo Seung Ho and Lim Se Joo Reportedly Dated for Six Years After Meeting on ‘Memorist’
According to the initial report published on October 8, Yoo Seung Ho and Lim Se Joo first became acquainted while filming the mystery thriller Memorist, which aired on tvN in 2020.
Yoo Seung Ho played the lead character, Dong Baek, a detective with extraordinary abilities, while Lim Se Joo portrayed Lee Seul Bi.
Their professional connection reportedly developed into a romantic relationship after the drama’s production concluded.
The report claimed that the pair had continued dating privately for around six years.
Despite both working in the entertainment industry, they reportedly kept their relationship away from public attention, allowing them to maintain their personal lives without making their romance a regular subject of media coverage.
Following the initial report, Yoo Seung Ho’s agency, 333, offered a brief response, stating that it was checking the facts before providing an official position.
The initial response did not immediately confirm the relationship, leaving fans waiting for further clarification from the actor’s representatives.
Lim Se Joo’s agency also became involved in addressing the reports as the story developed.
The situation changed later that day when both agencies acknowledged that the actors had previously been in a relationship but were no longer together.
The revelation prompted renewed interest in the actors’ connection through Memorist, the drama that reportedly brought them together.
While the series itself centred on crime investigations and mystery, the actors’ reported off-screen relationship had remained largely unknown to the public until the recent reports.
Neither actor had publicly shared extensive details about the relationship, and the agencies’ statements did not disclose the circumstances that led to their separation.
Both Agencies Confirm the Breakup and Say the Actors Remain on Good Terms
After the dating reports gained attention, Yoo Seung Ho’s agency, 333, clarified the situation with an official statement confirming that the relationship belonged to the past.
The agency stated,
“The two actors were previously in a romantic relationship but have broken up now. They currently have a good relationship as colleagues.”
The statement confirmed both the former relationship and the fact that the actors had already separated.
It also indicated that they continue to maintain a positive professional connection despite the end of their romance.
Lim Se Joo’s agency, Moving Pictures Company, similarly acknowledged the relationship and confirmed the breakup.
According to the agency, the two actors had dated for approximately six years before recently going their separate ways.
Neither agency provided additional information about when the separation occurred or what led to the decision.
The actors themselves have also not shared further personal details in the reports.
Yoo Seung Ho has been active in the entertainment industry since childhood, making his debut in the 2000 drama Daddy Fish.
He later gained recognition through the film The Way Home and went on to establish a career through projects including Remember, I’m Not a Robot, Moonshine, The Deal, and Flex X Cop 2.
Lim Se Joo initially entered the entertainment industry as a singer in 2011 under the stage name Heora before transitioning into acting.
Her credits include Salut d’Amour, She Was Pretty, My Golden Life, A Killer Paradox, and Mother and Mom.
The confirmation brings clarity to the reports surrounding the pair, establishing that their relationship has ended while they continue to regard each other as colleagues.
For now, both actors remain focused on their respective careers, and the agencies have chosen not to disclose further details about their private lives.
