On September 24, a video titled “ZoZazz has changed since it went viral… Lee Dong-hwi and Gray reveal drunken affairs” was uploaded to singer ZoZazz’s YouTube channel.
In the clip, Lee Dong-hwi joined his closest friends JoJazz and producer GRAY for a lighthearted chat that ultimately turned deeply personal.
What started as a friendly exchange soon turned into a heartfelt discussion about relationships. When ZoZazz teased, “Dong-hwi doesn’t seem too concerned about dating. Gray is actually the one who isn’t that active,” Lee Dong-hwi jokingly replied, “So I’m the active one?”
ZoZazz replied, “You are probably the most proactive man in Korea!”
Smiling, Lee Dong-hwi admitted, “I really think you need to be proactive about getting married. I used to want to get married soon, but now I feel like I’m late. Time is moving too fast.”
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When ZoZazz jokingly asked, “Don’t your parents say you’re not getting married because you’re too busy raising your cats?” Lee Dong-hwi laughed and replied: “They say that a lot.”
Her lighthearted response subtly revealed the generational pressures surrounding marriage in Korean society, where even casual family observations can feel like expectations. However, Lee Dong-hwi concluded firmly: “I think I should get married soon.”
This moment carried special weight as it marked Lee Dong-hwi’s first public comment on marriage since his breakup with Jung Ho-yeon, ending their nine-year relationship in November 2024. At the time, both parties said they had “I have decided to remain good colleagues.”
Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Ho-yeon were one of the most loved celebrity couples in Korea. During their relationship, they often mentioned each other in interviews and on variety shows with warmth and humor.
In 2021, Jung Ho-yeon appeared Take the block quizspiteful, “I told him I would appear on the show before him – and I actually did first!”
In March 2024, Lee Dong-hwi shared on YouTube channel DdeunDdeun that Jung Ho-yeon once surprised him with a personal video message from David Beckham, arranged during one of his photo shoots for the magazine. “I’m a big Beckham fan. When I saw him, I almost cried,” he recalled.
A month later, Jung Ho-yeon appeared on the same channel, laughing as she revealed the behind-the-scenes story of how she realized that gift, saying: “When you’ve been together that long, you have to make time for fun dates, even if you force it.”
Their breakup after nearly a decade together left fans heartbroken, having witnessed their affection so publicly.
Now 40, Lee Dong-hwi reflects on love and life with maturity and calm optimism. While he hasn’t shared any concrete plans, his words suggest he’s ready to embrace a new chapter.
Lee Dong-hwi debuted in 2013 with Southern superhero and he became famous thanks Reply 1988 (2015). His filmography includes hits such as Veteran, Extreme work, The collection 4, Pegasus Market, CasinoAND Chief Investigator 1958. He recently participated in the New York Asian Film Festival with his self-produced film Acting method.
From an emotional breakup to a renewed perspective on love, Lee Dong-hwi’s candid confession shows a man ready to move forward, not with regrets, but with quiet determination.
Sources: Segye Ilbo
