Concerns Arise Over Lee Do-hyun & Lim Ji-yeon’s Relationship Amid Past Confession
Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon are one of South Korea’s most beloved celebrity couples, admired for their chemistry and steady relationship over the past two years. However, recent attention has sparked concern among fans, particularly due to Lee Do-hyun’s reputation for prioritizing his career over romance.
In a 2019 interview with Esquire Korea, Lee Do-hyun revealed that he never re-watches his own work because he believes he could have acted better, and he avoids reading praise to prevent arrogance. The Glory actor emphasized that he dislikes having his performances influenced by any external factors. Most notably, he once shocked fans by admitting that he had coldly broken up with a girlfriend to better portray emotional pain for a role a decision he made in his early twenties.
“I take my career very seriously. I don’t like having my acting affected by outside factors acting is my top priority. At one point, I broke up with my girlfriend for a role. The character I was playing had just lost someone he loved, so I wanted to feel that emotion authentically. I was about 21 or 22. She was shocked and asked if I was out of my mind. Even now, I’m not sure why I did that—but I grew a lot because of it,” Lee Do-hyun confessed.
These comments resurfaced online, sparking debate. Many netizens expressed worry about the future of his relationship with Lim Ji-yeon, questioning whether he might once again choose career over love. On the other hand, others argued that his past actions were simply a youthful mistake, and he has since matured significantly.
Lee Do-hyun himself admitted that the breakup was an immature decision at the time. His growth can be seen in how he didn’t hesitate to confirm his relationship with Lim Ji-yeon when they were spotted by Dispatch. This public acknowledgment was interpreted by many as a sign of how seriously he values the relationship.
Since confirming their romance on April 1, 2023, the couple—despite a five-year age difference—has become a fan-favorite pair across Asia. Their visuals and natural chemistry in public appearances only add to their charm.
Lee Do-hyun is known for treating Lim Ji-yeon with great care and affection. Despite his busy schedule, he always made time to be with her, such as attending The Glory cast gatherings just to see her. At the Baeksang Arts Awards, he melted hearts by thanking her during his acceptance speech.
Currently, Lee Do-hyun is serving in the military. The couple has been maintaining a long-distance relationship, meeting occasionally during his leave periods. Fans continue to root for them and hope to see them eventually get married—turning their on-screen and off-screen chemistry into a true happy ending.