[TV Report’s Bae Hyo-jin] Actress Lee Yu-bi met Jung Hyun-kyu in Japan.
Lee Yu-bi posted a video on her personal channel titled ‘Tokyo 48-hour Vlog: Behind the Scenes of MAPS Photoshoot and Shopping at Omotesando’ on the 31st of last month. Holding a camera in Japan, she gave a brief glimpse of her daily life during her trip for a photoshoot, attracting attention. As she moved to the shooting location, she expressed her excitement, saying, “Today’s concept is diverse, so it looks like it will be a very exciting shoot. I’m going to eat yakiniku afterward.”
Upon arriving at the site, Lee Yu-bi got her hair and makeup done before the shoot. Suddenly, Jung Hyun-kyu appeared, waving at the camera with a friendly greeting, and both of them were captured in the frame together. Jung Hyun-kyu seemed to have visited the location for a photoshoot as well.
Due to the cramped space causing them to receive hair and makeup closely, Lee Yu-bi said, “It’s so funny to be getting hair and makeup done together in one frame,” and burst into laughter. Then, Jung Hyun-kyu requested to “blur his face out,” eliciting more laughter. He also expressed curiosity by asking, “Is this what overseas photo shoots are like?” To which Lee Yu-bi, showing her senior-like demeanor, replied, “These are all memories too.” The unexpected pairing received fresh reactions, particularly drawing attention to Jung Hyun-kyu’s appearance, who hadn’t been in the public eye for a while.
Jung Hyun-kyu gained significant popularity due to his sincere appearance and narrative on TVING’s ‘Transit Love 2’. However, when breakup rumors arose with Sung Hae-eun, whom he became romantically involved with on the show, he did not make any particular comment, piquing curiosity. Also, despite winning first place on Netflix’s ‘Devil’s Plan 2’ last year, he came under criticism for his attitude, leading to further public scrutiny. Faced with ongoing negative public opinion, he posted a brief apology statement on his personal account profile. Lee Yu-bi, who is with Jung Hyun-kyu, is the daughter of the actress Kyeon Mi-ri and has appeared in various works such as the drama ‘The Innocent Man’ and ‘Yumi’s Cells’, becoming a recognized face.