The release of Squid Game Season 2 on Netflix has thrust South Korean superstar Lee Byung-hun into the limelight once again. Lee masterfully portrays the character of Front Man in the fan-favorite survival series. The show’s return has fans buzzing about Byung-hun, with many showcasing a deep interest in his personal life, especially his wife. But, who is the veteran actor’s partner?
Here’s everything you need to know regarding the G.I. Joe star’s current relationship status.
Who is Lee Byung-hun married to?
Lee Byung-hun has been married to Lee Min-jung since 2013.
Both of them have known each other for some time now. They faced their fair share of hurdles before finally settling down with one another. Despite their initial hiccups, Byung-hun and Min-jung are progressing steadily in their union and also share the joy of being parents to two kids.
What is Lee Min-jung’s job?
Similar to Lee Byung-hun, his wife is also a huge name in the South Korean entertainment industry. She is an actress.
While it took longer for Lee Min-jung to establish her presence as an actress than her spouse, she has successfully solidified her place in the field now. Min-jung kickstarted her career as a stage actor in Jang Jin’s plays before transitioning to the big screen. She gained recognition after featuring in 2009’s Boys Over Flowers series before earning widespread fame with the romantic comedy Cyrano Agency in 2010. Since then, Lee Byung-hun’s wife has secured parts in multiple high-profile projects, including Wonderful Radio, Big, and the KBS drama, Once Again, among others.
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung’s relationship history
The pair first encountered one another in 2006, at a time when Lee Min-jung was still finding her feet in show business. Despite developing a liking towards each other, Lee Byung-hun and Min-jung ended their brief romance due to the significant gap in their careers then.
Talking about their initial split during an interview with the SBS talk show Healing Camp, the 54-year-old actor stated, “Lee Min-jung was just starting to get some work and I was working all the time…It was really difficult to find time to meet, so we broke up.” (via Soompi)
Lee Min-jung later echoed her partner’s sentiments in her appearance on JTBC‘s Gamsung Camping show. Nevertheless, as fate would have it, the duo received a second chance at love when the Squid Game star reached out to his former flame, three years after their first meeting. After filming G.I. Joe 2, Lee Byung-hun contacted his now-wife and the duo started dating shortly afterward. This time around, their relationship culminated in marriage, with the two tying the knot in Seoul in 2013.
