Veteran Comedian Goes Public With Her First-Ever Romance In 35-Year Career

Veteran comedian and broadcaster Lee Young Ja has seemingly found love while appearing on a dating reality show. This is the first publicly known romantic relationship of Lee in her 35 years in the industry.

Lee Young Ja was a part of the KBS dating show Pursuing Old Encounters, where middle-aged celebrities reflect on their past relationships and give romance another chance. On February 23, KST, Lee Young Ja and actor Hwang Dong Joo became the final couple of the show after confessing their feelings for one another.

During the episode, the two went on a date on Namiseom Island. It was followed by the final selection round, and Hwang confirmed his feelings for Lee, saying, “Thanks to her, I feel so grateful to have become an actor. It’s the strongest feeling I’ve felt since my debut.” He then chose Lee Young Ja as his partner, and the comedian reciprocated.

Notably, in a past media interview, Hwang confessed that he was a long-time fan of Lee Young Ja and that she had been his ideal type for 30 years. On the other hand, Lee Young Ja has never been involved in any dating rumors during her 35 year long career, so her appearance on a dating reality show sparked high interest among viewers. Since the two became an official couple, the public has shown enthusiastic support for their relationship. Fans are also happy to see Lee Young Ja tap into her vulnerable side, instead of sticking with her usual role of a comic.

Meanwhile Hwang Dong Ju has been confiremd to appear on MBC‘s Point of Omniscien Interfere, where Lee Young Ja appears as one of the MCs. Needless to say, Korean netizens are eagerly waiting for the episode to see the couple together outside the dating show.

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