Lee Yongdae, a former national badminton player and single father, has become embroiled in dating rumors with actress Yoon Chaekyung, formerly of the group APRIL, seven years after his divorce.
Yoon Chaekyung's agency, PA Entertainment, stated to The Fact on the 19th, "Regarding the dating rumors (with Lee Yongdae), it is difficult to confirm as it pertains to her private life."
On this day, SPOTV News reported that Lee Yongdae and Yoon Chaekyung have been dating for a year, stating, "The two overcame an 8-year age difference and developed into a couple, nurturing a beautiful relationship." It is also reported that the two are maintaining a serious relationship, including introducing each other as partners to those around them.
Lee Yongdae is a star of Korean badminton who won the gold medal in mixed doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the bronze medal in men's doubles at the 2012 London Olympics, and the gold medal in the team event and silver medal in men's doubles at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. He married actress Byun Soomi in 2017 after six years of dating but divorced her approximately one year later in 2018 due to personality differences. He is currently raising his daughter alone.
Recently, he has been serving as a playing coach for the Yonex Badminton Team. Furthermore, he has expanded his reach into broadcasting, appearing on entertainment programs such as My Little Old Boy and Racket Boys. He is also scheduled to meet viewers through the volleyball variety show Spike War, which premieres on the 20th.
Yoon Chaekyung debuted in 2012 with the group PURETTY and gained recognition after its disbandment by appearing on Mnet's Produce 101. She re-debuted with APRIL in 2016, but the group disbanded in 2022 after being embroiled in discord rumors. After transitioning to acting, she is building her career by appearing in shows like KBS2's Goryeo-Khitan War and TV CHOSUN's Confidence Man KR. She recently announced a new start by signing an exclusive contract with PA Entertainment.
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