Squid Game star Jung Ho Yeon and Lee Dong Hwi, who were one of the most beloved couples in the entertainment industry, have officially broken up after 9 years together.

On November 26th, YTN reported that the two have decided to go their separate ways and are now focusing on their careers as colleagues, not lovers.

After almost a decade of nurturing their relationship, Lee Dong Hwi and Jung Ho Yeon have chosen to prioritize their busy schedules and personal growth.

The couple, who confirmed their relationship in 2016, often shared their love openly at public events. Jung Ho Yeon, who rose to international fame with her role in Squid Game, once shared in an interview how proud her partner was of her achievements.

Lee Dong Hwi also showed his support for Jung Ho Yeon when he appeared on Kwak Taxitrip Season 2 in August. During the show, he proudly referred to her as his "girlfriend and best friend," even mentioning her character 'Saebyeok' from Squid Game while chatting with a taxi driver in Los Angeles.

While their romantic relationship has ended, both are still thriving in their careers. Lee Dong Hwi recently wrapped up his role as Kim Sang Soon in the MBC drama Police Chief 1958.

He’s also a part of tvN’s variety show Finland Rooming and will soon return to the stage in the play The Lives of Others, starting November 27th.

Jung Ho Yeon, who made a successful leap into Hollywood, starred in Disclaimer on Apple TV+ last month. In the series, she plays Ji Soo, the assistant to Catherine (played by Cate Blanchett), earning praise for her strong presence and acting skills.

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TWICE's Sana shared a funny but honest story about the time she thought about secretly flying home with fellow member Momo.

On the May 20 episode of SBS’s variety show Whenever We Get a Chance, TWICE’s Jihyo and Sana appeared as special guests. The two idols brought laughter with their stories and bright energy.

Jihyo and Sana joined hosts Yoo Jae Seok and Yoo Yeon Seok as “gap friends” for the show. Jihyo mentioned seeing Yoo Jae Seok at concerts before, saying, “We always run into each other at concerts. You even go to other idols’ shows!” Yoo Jae Seok laughed, confirming, “That’s true.”

Yoo Yeon Seok revealed it was his first time meeting the two TWICE members. But Jihyo surprised him by saying, “I’ve actually seen you before. A long time ago at a birthday party.” Yoo Yeon Seok smiled and recalled, “Oh, Seulong’s birthday party, right?” Yoo Jae Seok joked, “Jihyo really knows everyone. She’s a social butterfly.”

When Yoo Yeon Seok asked how Sana got her start, she explained, “I was cast and got invited to audition. After the audition, the company called my parents and asked, ‘Would you let your daughter go to Korea?’ At first, they said yes. But once we got home, they were unsure and said, ‘Maybe you shouldn’t go.’”

Sana also talked about how she wasn’t close with Jihyo back then. “Jihyo was close to debuting and even had separate lessons,” she said. “I couldn’t really talk to her because I didn’t speak Korean well.” Jihyo agreed, saying, “We couldn’t even have a conversation in the beginning.”

Sana then shared a moment that made everyone laugh. “There was a time I thought about secretly going home at dawn,” she said. “I even thought about how to quietly pull my suitcase out. But the company had our passports. I would’ve had to break in and get them, so it didn’t work out. If I could have, I would’ve left. Momo and I planned to go together.”

Fans praised the idols for their honesty and humor, showing once again why TWICE is so loved by many.

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