Actor finally admits relationship to Samsung heir's ex

Actor Lee Jung-jae and Lim Se-ryong -- the former wife of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong -- have announced that they are dating, ending years of rumors.

"Lee and Lim have recently begun to date," C-Jes Entertainment, which represents Lee, said Thursday.

"Their friendship has recently grown into love. Although there has been a rumor that the two have been in love since 2010, they were nothing more than friends back then," the statement said.

Lim tied the knot with Lee Jae-yong in 1998, but divorced in 2009.