Korean comedian and actress Maeng Seung-ji (맹승지) recently went public with her relationship, sharing sweet photos with her doctor boyfriend. The announcement quickly garnered attention, following her earlier widespread fame for a series of bold bikini photos on social media. Her "underboob bikini" style, in particular, became a hot topic, with the photos accumulating an astonishing 72 million views within just one month of being uploaded.
On the 13th, Maeng Seung-ji posted a four-panel photo strip with her boyfriend on Instagram, captioning it, "The person I talk to the most." The photos show the couple standing side-by-side, their faces pressed together intimately. In one shot, her boyfriend is seen kissing her cheek, openly displaying their affectionate dynamic.
After the post went live, a friend commented, "Oh my god, it’s finally public!" Maeng Seung-ji happily replied, "Finally," indicating her joy at officially revealing her relationship.
Adding to the buzz, Maeng Seung-ji’s boyfriend also shared the same photos on his Instagram. His profile reveals "MD (Medical Doctor)" in his bio, and his profile picture shows him in a white coat, confirming his profession.
Maeng Seung-ji debuted in 2013 as a comedian through MBC’s 20th open recruitment. She gained recognition for her reporter role in the variety show "Infinite Challenge" and has been active in numerous entertainment and comedy programs, cultivating a friendly and approachable image over the years.
However, in May, she revealed that she had not participated in public comedy performances for more than 10 years and had no plans to continue. She expressed feeling awkward being called a "comedian" and even stated, "I might as well retire."
At the time, Maeng Seung-ji emphasized that while she was moving on from her comedian identity, she would continue to work in broadcasting and acting. Now, with her career entering a new phase and good news in her personal life, fans were both surprised and delighted by her sudden revelation of her sweet interactions with her doctor boyfriend.
Maeng Seung-ji had previously discussed the unexpected virality of her bikini photos on Tak Jae-hoon’s YouTube show "No Back Tak Jae-hoon." She shared that the photos garnered 72 million views in just one month, leading to a flood of diverse private messages. These ranged from influencers and brands worldwide to numerous strangers reaching out.
In addition to sharing bizarre DMs received after her photos went viral, Maeng Seung-ji also recounted a memorable blind date experience. She revealed that during their first meeting at a lounge pub, her date pretended to whisper something in her ear but then suddenly kissed her ear, startling her on the spot.
