On the 21st, an official from Lee Yeol-eum's agency, Tree Actors, expressed a cautious stance regarding the dating rumors with director Han Jae-rim, saying, "I know that he is close to the director, but it is difficult to confirm because it is the actor's private life."
On this day, a media outlet raised a rumor that the two were dating, saying, "Director Han Jae-rim and Lee Yeol-eum overcome the 21-year-old age difference and are developing a beautiful love." According to the media, director Han Jae-rim and Lee Yeol-eum did not hide their relationship without paying much attention to the eyes of the people around them at the filming site of the movie 'Money Game', which was cranked up last December.
Lee Yeol-eum appeared in the movie 'The King' (2017) directed by Han and in 'Emergency Declaration' released last year. Director Han Jae-rim debuted in 2005 with the movie 'The Purpose of Dating' and directed 'Contemplation', 'The King', and 'Emergency Declaration'.
Lee Yeol-eum, who is also the daughter of talent Yoon Young-joo (56), debuted in JTBC's 'I Can't Take Anymore' in 2013 and appeared in 'High School King', 'I Know', and the movie 'Seoul Ghost Story'. Lee Yeol-eum appeared in 'Money Game' directed by Han Jae-rim and finished filming last year.
Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr