Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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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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