Lee Yong-dae, a former national badminton player, and Yoon Chae-kyung, a former member of the girl group APRIL, are back in the spotlight due to a recent sighting in Itaewon.
On August 18, a witness reported seeing Lee Yong-dae dining with a woman at a restaurant in Itaewon, Seoul.
According to the witness, Lee was accompanied by a woman identified as A. The two shared a meal and displayed some physical affection. Later, a man joined them, and the three left the restaurant together.
Notably, the witness remarked that the woman with Lee bore a striking resemblance to Yoon Chae-kyung. However, they could not confirm if it was indeed her.
The witness stated, "The overall appearance and vibe of the woman felt different from the Yoon Chae-kyung I know, so I thought, 'This could be another woman who looks like Yoon Chae-kyung.'"
As the identity of the woman remains unverified, it is unclear whether she is Yoon Chae-kyung.
The renewed interest in Lee's companion stems from their past dating rumors.
In November of last year, a media outlet reported that Lee Yong-dae and Yoon Chae-kyung had been dating for about a year, despite an eight-year age difference.
At the time, Yoon Chae-kyung's agency, PA Entertainment, stated, "It is difficult to confirm as it is a private matter," neither confirming nor denying the relationship.
Recently, Yoon Chae-kyung has been engaging with fans on social media, sharing updates about her life.
During an 'Ask Anything' session, she wrote, "I was betrayed by the person I trusted the most, and I still can't get over it. It's hard to believe that such a person exists, but I have to accept it. I'm shocked by their insincerity, but I believe it will all come back to them one day. Let's be happier together."
In response to a fan's comment wishing her happiness, Yoon Chae-kyung replied, "I'm lucky to have realized it now."
She later posted a photo with the caption, "Never accept someone who cheats. They only get better at hiding it," which drew attention.
However, Yoon Chae-kyung did not mention any specific individual or clarify her relationship with Lee Yong-dae in that post. Therefore, no direct connection between her social media posts, past dating rumors, or the recent sighting has been established.
As of now, the only publicly confirmed fact is that dating rumors between Lee Yong-dae and Yoon Chae-kyung have surfaced, with Yoon's agency stating it is a private matter. Additionally, it remains unverified whether the woman seen with Lee Yong-dae is Yoon Chae-kyung.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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