Who is Lee Jung-jae’s girlfriend? Lim Se-ryung’s career and relationship story

Lee Jung-jae is in the headlines due to the recent release of the second season of Squid Game, in which he reprises his role as Seong Gi-hun. Accordingly, fans have become curious about the 52-year-old actor’s personal life, including his relationship with his girlfriend and her profession.

Here’s everything we know about Lee Jung-jae’s girlfriend.

Who is Lee Jung-jae dating?

Lee Jung-jae is currently dating Lim Se-ryung. She is the eldest daughter of Lim Chang-wook, who was honorary president of the Daesang Group.

However, The Acolyte star kept his relationship secret and didn’t share many details about it on social media. But Se-ryung has accompanied Jung-jae to several public events, such as the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, where he won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in Squid Game.

Jung-jae’s reason for keeping their relationship private was that she wanted to protect Se-ryung from “getting hurt or having her privacy invaded.” This was also because she was the mother of two children. (via KBIZoom)

What is Lim Se-ryung’s job?

Lim Se-ryung is a wealthy heiress who has been the vice chairwoman of Daesang Group since 2021.

Se-ryung studied at New York University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She originally joined Daesang Group in 2012 as creative director before being promoted to managing director. (via The Korea Times)

The relationship story between Lee Jung-jae and Lim Se-ryung

In 2005, Lee Jung-jae and his girlfriend Lim Se-ryung met through a mutual friend. However, at the time, Se-ryung was married to Samsung Electronics CEO Lee Jae-yong, with whom she has a son and a daughter. They divorced in 2009.

Jung-jae and Se-ryung’s relationship rumors first surfaced in 2010. However, it wasn’t until five years later, in 2015, that they started dating, and the Squid Game star confirmed their relationship shortly after.

The duo seems to be going strong at the moment.