Yoo Byung Jae has officially confirmed his relationship with Lee Yoo Jung, putting an end to the rumors surrounding the two.

On the November 30 episode of MBC’s Point of Omniscient Interfere, Yoo Byung Jae openly admitted to having a girlfriend, sparking much attention.

The episode featured guests Choi Kang Hee and chef Yoon Nam Noh, but it was Yoo Byung Jae’s love life that became the main topic of conversation.

Host Jun Hyun Moo brought up the recent buzz surrounding Yoo Byung Jae and Byun Woo Seok’s birthday party, asking, “Was she (your girlfriend) at the party?” Comedian Hong Hyun Hee playfully added, “Why are you handing out burgers and shakes today?” hinting at his relationship.

Yoo Byung Jae, who was clearly shy, confirmed the news, saying, “I have a girlfriend now. This isn’t content; it’s real. Even my friends were skeptical. We met naturally through mutual acquaintances.”

Comedian Lee Young Ja jokingly asked if marriage was on the horizon and if he had tried his mom’s signature marinated crab with his girlfriend, which got a laugh from everyone.

The rumors about Yoo Byung Jae dating Lee Yoo Jung, who appeared on Love Catcher 4, had been circulating for some time. Initially, his agency had kept quiet, saying it was a private matter. However, Yoo Byung Jae made things clear on-air, openly talking about his relationship.

Lee Yoo Jung, known for her beauty and charm, is nine years younger than Yoo Byung Jae. She has often been compared to actresses like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. A beauty instructor and DJ by profession, she has caught the public’s eye.

Their social media interactions had fans guessing, with Yoo Byung Jae liking all of Lee Yoo Jung’s posts and the two following each other, further fueling the speculation.

Now that Yoo Byung Jae has confirmed their relationship, fans are showing their support. Lee Yoo Jung’s youthful looks and stunning visuals continue to be a hot topic among fans, who are excited for the couple's future.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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