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 past dating rumors and 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.
The witness noted that the woman with Lee bore a striking resemblance to Yoon Chae-kyung, although it was not confirmed on-site whether she was indeed Yoon.
The witness stated, "The overall appearance and vibe of the woman felt different from the Yoon Chae-kyung I knew, so I thought, 'This could be another woman who looks like Yoon Chae-kyung.'"
As the identity of the woman could not be confirmed, it remains unclear whether she was Yoon Chae-kyung.
The renewed interest in Lee's companion stems from their previous 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 age difference of eight years.
At that time, Yoon's agency, PA Entertainment, stated regarding the dating rumors, "It is difficult to confirm as it is a private matter," neither confirming nor denying the relationship.
Recently, Yoon Chae-kyung attracted attention by sharing updates with fans on social media.
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 in this world, but I have to accept it. I'm amazed by their character, as every word that comes out of their mouth is a lie, and they don't even apologize. But someday, it will all come back to them. Let's be happier together."
When a fan commented, "Sister, good things will come your way from now on. It's a waste for a beautiful sister to be sad over a bad person," Yoon replied, "I'm lucky to know now."
Yoon later posted a photo with the caption, "You should never take back someone who cheats. It's not that they won't cheat again; they just get better at not getting caught," which drew attention.
However, Yoon did not mention any specific person in that post, nor did she directly address her relationship with Lee Yong-dae. Therefore, no connection has been confirmed between her social media posts, the past dating rumors, and the recent sighting.
As of now, the only publicly confirmed fact is that dating rumors between Lee Yong-dae and Yoon Chae-kyung have surfaced, and Yoon's side has stated, "It is difficult to confirm as it is a private matter." Additionally, it remains unverified whether the woman seen with Lee Yong-dae was Yoon Chae-kyung.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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