Actress Lee Da-Hae arrives at the 46th Daejong Film Awards at Olympic Hall on November 6, 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo : Getty Images/Chung Sung-Jun)
After many dating rumors swirling around actress Lee Da-Hae and singer Se7en, both their respective agencies have officially confirmed their budding romance. It is said that the two stars became lovers after years of being close friends.
"Lee Dae Hae and Se7en are same-age friends that naturally became lovers and started dating," Lee's agency, JS Pictures, told Soompi. "We ask that you look upon their dating warmly and continue to be interested in their artist activities."
Se7en's agency, Eleven9 Entertainment, also confirmed the dating news and stressed that the pair became a source of strength for each other during difficult times. The entertainment label further revealed that Lee and Se7en have been dating for the past seven months.
Soon after Lee and Se7en dating news broke out, local news outlet Dispatch published a photo of the two stars on a date at an unidentified hotel in Thailand, All Kpop reported. It was reportedly taken around mid-August. The photo has been widely circulated online.
Se7en made his debut in 2003 with the release of "Come Back to Me." The singer-songwriter is currently prepping for his eagerly anticipated comeback with a new mini-album in October.
Lee, on the other hand, began her acting career in 2004's "Lotus Flower Fairy." She is best known for her roles in Korean dramas such as 2005's "My Girl," "Green Rose," 2011's "Miss Ripley" and 2014's "Hotel King."
Lee, who is well known for being fluent in English and Chinese language, also starred in a Korean-Chinese drama "Best Couple." In the romantic comedy series, Lee portrayed a top actress, Choi Hwan-Young, who was compelled to wed an actor she hates.
Currently, Lee is filming another Chinese drama "My Goddes, My Mother." In the upcoming drama, she will play a successful career woman, Kang Jin-Bo.
Kang Jin-Bo holds a lot of concern about Korea's patriarchal wedding traditions and wishes for more free family dynamic. She meets and falls in love with a Chinese man, Wu Xiong Xi (Qi Liang).
Check out SBS's "My Girl" below:
