Reports emerged this morning, May 8, that Korean actor Yoo Seung-ho (유승호) and actress Lim Se-joo (임세주) had been in a discreet relationship for many years. The two reportedly grew close after starring together in the drama “Memorist” (超能警探), where they played lead roles. Their on-screen chemistry developed into an off-screen romance that lasted for six years. Following the news, Yoo Seung-ho’s agency confirmed that the two were indeed a couple in the past but have since broken up and now maintain a good professional relationship.
According to Korean media, Yoo and Lim first worked together on the tvN drama “Memorist,” which aired in March 2020. Yoo Seung-ho played the male lead, Dong Baek, while Lim Se-joo played the supporting role of Lee Seul-bi. They reportedly became close after meeting on set.
Their collaboration on the drama served as a catalyst for their relationship, which eventually blossomed into romance. As the couple kept their relationship extremely private, only sharing it with close friends, it remained largely unknown to the public until recently, when Korean media unexpectedly uncovered their six-year romance.
As their relationship continued for years, the number of entertainment industry insiders aware of their dating also grew. Recent reports indicated that the two were spotted on public dates, including walking Yoo Seung-ho's dog in the Seogyo-dong area of Mapo-gu, Seoul, and going on dates in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, quietly enjoying their time together.
However, shortly after this “six-year romance” came to light, Yoo Seung-ho’s agency confirmed to Korean media outlet Sports Today that the two are no longer a couple. The agency stated, “The two actors were a couple in the past, but they have since broken up and now maintain a good relationship as colleagues.”
In other words, the “six-year relationship” widely discussed today does not reflect their current romantic status but rather a long-term romance that has since concluded. This discreet, long-term relationship has now come to an end.
Yoo Seung-ho, born in 1993, debuted in 2000 with the MBC drama “Daddy Fish” (가시고기) and gained attention as a child actor. His popularity significantly increased after starring in the 2002 film “The Way Home” (집으로...). He has since appeared in dramas such as “Warrior Baek Dong-soo” (무사 백동수), “Missing You” (보고싶다), “My Strange Hero” (복수가 돌아왔다), and “Moonshine” (꽃 피면 달 생각하고), as well as films like “The Magician” (조선마술사) and “Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River” (봉이 김선달). In recent years, he has also ventured into stage plays, continuously challenging himself with different types of projects.
Lim Se-joo, born in 1991, debuted as a singer in 2011 under the stage name “Haewora.” She gradually expanded her acting career and officially transitioned to acting through the 2015 film “Salut d'Amour” (장수상회).
She has since accumulated extensive acting experience, appearing in works such as “The Eccentric Family” (별난 가족), “Woman with a Suitcase” (캐리어를 끄는 여자), “Our Gap-soon” (우리 갑순이), “My Golden Life” (황금빛 내 인생), “My Only One” (하나뿐인 내편), “My Fellow Citizens!” (국민 여러분!), “Zombie Detective” (좀비탐정), “A Killer Paradox” (살인자ㅇ난감), and “Riding Life” (라이딩 인생).
The two developed a discreet relationship after meeting through “Memorist.” Unexpectedly, after many years, their romance was revealed, but it had already become a thing of the past. Now that they have returned to being colleagues, this “six-year long-term relationship” turned into a breakup announcement the moment it was exposed, surprising many netizens.
