Why are some fans 'against' Lee Seung-gi's romantic relationship with Lee Da-in?
Actress Lee Da-in, left, and singer/actor Lee Seung-gi are dating. Courtesy of KBS
By Dong Sun-hwa
Korean heartthrob Lee Seung-gi, 34, recently confirmed that he was dating actress Lee Da-in, 28, the daughter of veteran actress Kyeon Mi-ri. But some of his fans were not happy to hear the news.
They believe that his relationship with Da-in ― whose stepfather was put behind bars for three years for manipulating stock prices ― may tarnish his “wholesome” image. In fact, Seung-gi is one of the few scandal-free stars who has been beloved by people of all generations for many years.
In this May 28 file photo, a truck is parked near Lee Seung-gi's house in northeastern Seoul, with a message that reads: “It is okay that you didn't know. But now you should know. They made so many people victims.” Screenshot from an online forum
To express their dissatisfaction, some fans last week sent a truck to the area in northeastern Seoul, where his house is located, to tell him that he should know better. The message displayed on the vehicle read, “It is okay that you didn't know. But now you should know. They turned so many people into victims,” urging him to “make a quick decision” before “ruining” his 17-year career.
On May 24, a local media outlet reported that Seung-gi and Da-in were in a relationship after growing close through their mutual hobby, golf. Both of them later said that the report was true.
“But please refrain from speculating,” Seung-gi's management company, Human Made, said in a statement, presumably referring to a rumor that the couple was planning to get married.
Da-in's stepfather, who was released on parole in 2014, was accused of stock price manipulation in another case in 2016. After being sentenced to four years in prison by a district court, he was exonerated by an appellate court.
Seung-gi debuted as a singer in 2004 and found fame with the hit, “Because You're My Woman” (2004). He also starred in a number of popular TV series, such as, “Brilliant Legacy” (2009) and “Vagabond” (2019).
Da-in made her acting debut in 2014 and has been featured in series such as, “My Golden Life” (2014). She is the sister of actress Lee Yu-bi.