Stars in the movie "Yourself and Yours" are confirmed to be dating. Kim Joo-Hyuk and Lee Yo-Young continue their on-screen drama in real life.
Kim is reported to date his co-star Lee according to Chosun Ilbo. The news about their relationship has also been confirmed by their agencies, Namoo Actors (Kim) and Poongkyung Entertainment (Lee).
The 44-year old Kim is a veteran actor who has 28 years of experience in the movie industry. Lee is 17 years his junior and began her career in 2014. This is their first film together which they play a painter and his lover.
Lee and Kim began to get closer during the filming of "Yourself and Yours." They are also becoming closer when the movie was invited to a film festival. Their agency declared that they have been dating for two months as reported by Korea Herald.
"Yourself and Yours" is produced by Jeonwonsa Film and directed by director Hong Sang-Soo. This is the 18th movies for Hong who is known for his eccentric style. The movie has been gained much attention from film critics who considered the story of the movie entertaining.
The story revolves around the life of a painter Yeong-Soo (Kim) and his girlfriend Min-Jeong (Lee). One day, after they had a huge quarrel, they decided to take a break in their relationship. The next day, Min-Jeong disappear.
Meanwhile in the surrounding neighborhood, someone who resembles her appears. The woman is looking for a husband material for her. So she meets and dates many men from the neighborhood. The story becomes surrealist as Min-Jeong re-appear a few weeks later.
Kim is also known as Gutaeng Big Brother in the KBS variety show "1 Night 2 Days" Season 3. He left the show last year due to conflict schedule. He has been in the film industry since 1988, and his father is a renown actor Kim Mu-Saeng.
Watch the news from KBS World about Kim and Lee dating in the e-News with English subtitle below:
