The pressure in the Korean entertainment industry makes it so that only a few couples stand together for many, many years. Despite the glaring spotlight and the pressure it brings, these celebrities have nurtured their relationships, proving that love can indeed flourish in the limelight. Here are four Korean celebrity couples whose relationships have lasted over five years, proving that love can withstand all.
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1. Jung Kyung Ho & Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung
Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation have been in a relationship for an impressive twelve years, setting them apart as one of the industry’s longest-standing couples. Their love story began in earnest after Jung Kyung Ho completed his military service in 2012.
Despite early denials in 2013 due to rampant speculation, by January 2014, they courageously confirmed their relationship. Their bond — strengthened by shared experiences at Chung-Ang University and gatherings at church — has been openly shared with the public. Both have frequently expressed how they provide strength to one another, embodying a romance that is as inspiring as it is enduring.
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2. Kim Woo Bin & Shin Min Ah
The relationship between Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah is a moving narrative of love, empathy, and unwavering support. Having publicly acknowledged their relationship in July 2015, the couple faced a significant challenge when Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017.
Model and Actor Kim Woo Bin is dating model Yoo Ji Ahn! pic.twitter.com/4BGvLY9tO9
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Throughout his treatment and recovery, Shin Min Ah remained a steadfast support, showcasing the depth of their bond. Their love, tested by adversity, has only grown stronger, marked by thoughtful gestures like Kim Woo Bin sending a coffee truck to Shin Min Ah’s filming site for Diva. Their nine-year journey together is a powerful reminder of how love can conquer even the toughest challenges.
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3. Lee Dong Hwi & Jung Ho Yeon
Lee Dong Hwi and Jung Ho Yeon’s love story, which began in 2015 and was made public a year later, is celebrated for its openness and sincerity. Unfazed by the public eye, they have shared many moments together, from casual outings to supporting each other at significant events.
Lee posted Ho yeon on his Instagram following her win at the SAG Awards.
Their relationship, now in its ninth year, stands as a testament to their mutual respect and the joy they find in each other’s company. Lee Dong Hwi’s visible happiness and pride in Jung Ho Yeon’s accomplishments, such as her adorable mistake at the Blue Dragon Awards, only add to their charm as a couple.
Lee’s reaction after Ho Yeon’s mistake.
4. Lee Kwang Soo & Lee Sun Bin
The story of Lee Kwang Soo and Lee Sun Bin is one that seems almost scripted for its sweetness. When Lee Sun Bin guest-starred in Running Man in 2016 and expressed that Lee Kwang Soo was her ideal type, their relationship blossomed into reality by the end of 2018.
The couple, who have been together for six years, continues to charm fans with their affectionate gestures, such as Lee Kwang Soo liking social media posts shared by Lee Sun Bin. Their romance is a delightful example of how admiration can turn into a deep and lasting connection.
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