Stars in love: Choi Ji-woo and Lee Jin-wook
by javabeans
Choi Ji-woo and Lee Jin-wook promoting Air City in 2007
Whoa. This is unexpected.
News has just come out that Choi Ji-woo is dating Lee Jin-wook, with whom she starred in the 2007 airport action drama Air City.
This may turn into one of these developing/changing stories, because while Choi’s rep made the statement to a news source, apparently Lee Jin-wook’s side is having trouble contacting the actor, who is lying low as the story breaks.
The couple reportedly met on the set of Air City and have been dating quietly these past two years. The fact was revealed by Choi’s representative from entertainment company Olive Nine in an on-the-record interview.
Huh. I remember rooting for their romance in Air City, even though I LOVE Lee Jung-jae and thought she had good chemistry with him (I just preferred Lee Jin-wook’s character). But she always did seem like a big sister more than a love interest in the drama, emphasized by their six-year age difference. Still, if it’s true (and it looks like it is), good for them.
The 34-year-old Choi (Korean age; she was born in 1975) was most recently in SBS’s A Star’s Lover, while 28-year-old Lee is acting in the SBS weekend series City of Glass (or Glass Castle). He is expected to enlist for his mandatory army service in the coming year.
Via Star News
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1 GreenFreak
February 18, 2009 at 9:57 PM
I'm a little surprise.. seems a little odd..
But, she is one lucky girl!!!
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2 grumpynomore
February 18, 2009 at 9:59 PM
whoa! my pretty cute little boy from Someday is now taken! I'm happy for him!
I remember trying to watch Air City, but when I had the feeling that they weren't going to end up together, i stopped!
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3 Jane
February 18, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Wow, really unexpected.
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4 jazz
February 18, 2009 at 10:04 PM
what a surprise !!! 6 years difference.....
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5 tiffy
February 18, 2009 at 10:08 PM
He seems like a decent guy. He's always been casting good guy you see.. As long as they are happy, I'll root for them!
Cheers to romance!
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6 fizzle
February 18, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Whaaat? First Tablo & Kang Hye Jung... now this? Two odd/unexpected celebrity couples revealed in just one month are a little too much to handle.
I must say though, they do look cute together. Noona + younger male pairings always make me go "Awww".
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7 IheartBFF
February 18, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Seems odd to announce this from one side only. Is there is any indication as to why Choi's reps felt the need to announce this? why after two years would one do that?
Regardless, a BIG THUMBS up to older women and younger men dating. It always made sense to me (men die younger and also lose sexual potency younger while women mature sexually after 35 and live close to an average of 10 years longer), but we are seeing it only now because women are more empowered and gender roles are being redefined.
I had no idea that Choi was so young (I thought she was in her 40s). Yay to gorgeous women dating gorgeous men. I hope they get married and have many babbiehz.
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8 deeta
February 18, 2009 at 10:25 PM
WHOA!!! This is surprising. I'm glad for them, they looked great in Air City.
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9 lavy
February 18, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Wow.
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10 peachys2sleep
February 18, 2009 at 10:42 PM
I wonder if this is being reported on Japanese sites being that Choi Ji Woo is really popular there
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11 Cheerios
February 18, 2009 at 10:44 PM
I am happy for both of them. They both look gorgeous together. It's obvious that during the filming of Air City, Lee Jin Wook appeared to have crush on Ji Woo. 6 years younger is not an issue at all or should be an issue. They both are mature adults and have the right to date whomever they want. I feel sorry that they had to hide their relationship and dated in parking lots. Romantic eh.? I just hope that their relationship can get stronger now that the news is out in the open. Whether Ji Woo will wait for JW who will get enlist for two years ...I hope so. We'll see.
One more beautiful Korean actress becomes unavailable...
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12 belleza
February 18, 2009 at 10:44 PM
From Air City interviews, Lee Jin-wook was really, really starstruck by Choi Ji Woo. And at least to me, it doesn't seem surprising that Ji Woo would prefer 20-something men. Good for them.
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13 more
February 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM
go to soompi they pics of them together
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14 tweety
February 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM
im wondering if there are no paparazzis in Korea? wow it took two years before the news came out . quite a shock really.
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15 djeedjes
February 18, 2009 at 11:47 PM
NOOOOOOOO.
I kinda like Lee Jin Wook, and Choi Ji Woo for me is blegh.
Well if they are happy together, good for them.
but still, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
TT___TT
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16 Porcelain
February 18, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Noona love FTW!
Hmm... Lee Jin Wook... he was so squishable in Alone in Love...
I dunno, the pairing caught me by suprise maybe coz. I hadnt see Air City... but as long as they are happy... I am glad for them.
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17 Wow
February 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM
During the filming of Air City, LJW actually called "Air City" as "Ji Woo City". I remember seeing an interview where LJW being so playful to JW and made her so blushed. I guess all those playful acts were real then. As somebody already mentioned, LJW worships her. Hope the best for the couple.
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18 stranger
February 19, 2009 at 12:07 AM
AWWWW.... I loved Lee Jin Wook in Powerful Opponents ....wow, drama becomes reality, how ironic?
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19 DeCaf
February 19, 2009 at 12:07 AM
wow! that caught me off guard!! happy for them...at least this couple is one of the few out there who finally came out in the open. I wonder how they managed to hide it all this time....
waaaah, LJW is taken!!! :( love CJW though.....
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20 ed
February 19, 2009 at 12:08 AM
haha i knew it! just the way he stood next to her in some scenes, there was "tension"...hmm mm!
so this makes for jin-wook ouji? :D
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21 Bolt
February 19, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Surprise! Surprise! Not so suprise!! ^_________^
It is indeed an irony to be caught on camera with a covered face!! No smoke without fire? The sequel of Star's Lover is just unfolding.....
Let's wait for the confirmation of the facts or denial of the rumours from them individually!! For the time being, let's give them a bit of space and privacy. Good luck and be yourself CJW!
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22 LJ
February 19, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Well, if they're happy then I'm happy for them.
I was rooting for them too in Air City, so this makes me smile.
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23 lucky_kiss
February 19, 2009 at 1:57 AM
unexpected news & add to that the 6 years difference, she is lucky to fall in love with him..
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24 kk
February 19, 2009 at 2:07 AM
Hmm...He hasn't enlisted yet? I wonder if they'll stay together? I remember rooting for their romance in Air City, but not really much else, that drama was very bleghhh...
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25 SuMi
February 19, 2009 at 2:15 AM
FOR REAL..?!
it's kinda surprising though coz i thought she would have went for someone older.... but all the best to them if they've really hooked up :)
she's a lucky girl.... hehe
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26 daffodil
February 19, 2009 at 3:10 AM
She did mentioned in an interview after air city that she is ready to settle down.
so this was what she hinted to him ??.
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27 Bolt
February 19, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Haha...kk...this is the first time I heard you giving not so positive comments about CJW's dramas, BTW, I did remember you commenting only on her clothing in Air City. During then, I was a bit puzzle.
Recalled that I did give various all round constructive criticisms on CJW when Air City was aired or immediately after the drama. Still remembered being bashed up quite badly by the rest of CJW's fans!!
So, I have learned my lessons i.e. to speak only the truth of not the truth, but yet only the truth!! Hahaha.... ^_________^
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28 bspanda
February 19, 2009 at 4:08 AM
For all the love I have for Lee Jung Jae (and there is a lot, since Il Mare days) I did not/could not finish Air City (and I was soooo looking forward to it too!) But did note that CJW looked great with both LJJ and LJW. Lucky woman!
Wow good for them - they make a very good looking couple. It's actually refreshing how korean celebs are sudeenly open/honest about being in a relationship. First Tablo/Kang Hye Jung and now CJW and LJW. Cause hey love ain't a crime!
(Honestly it is a shame when so called fans go nuts when actors/actresses admit relationships. If you respect their work you should respect their choice)
Hmm is it weird that Lee Jin-Wook's mgt company can't find him to comment? haha Is this Lee Jin-Wooks way of avoiding interferrring mgrs ('Star Lovers' plotline in real life? LOL)
(BTW thanks Dramabeans for the recaps! Although I have yet to watch Star Lover's, your recaps makes me seem like I already have. I can only handle one obsession, a bloody huge one aka Boys Before Flowers, at a time.
Let's hope the paparazzi will leave them alone.....but doubt it will happen. CJW would obviously know that, so perhaps there is further news to come.
(just realised that Lee Jin-Wook was in another one of my fav kdramas - Alone in Love!)
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29 jastinel
February 19, 2009 at 4:21 AM
Wow, they look good together. Age really doesn`t matter as long two people in love are happy and the relationship is going strong.
I`m not a fan of CJW, so I don`t have any update on her. She got married one or two yrs ago, right? What happen?
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30 6927HollywoodBlvd.
February 19, 2009 at 4:23 AM
I wish all the happiness on the couple. May their relationship stay strong now that it is out in the open. they worked hard to date quietly for the past two years and may they continue to stay in love...
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31 Melvoyance
February 19, 2009 at 4:42 AM
Surprise...........Speechless.....
That's my expression when reading this, I thought she's dating an older guy lol
But I'm happy for them, 2 years of secret relationship. I hope their love would last until he finish his mandatory service. I heard that when a guy enter mandatory service their relationship will a bit shaky, I remember when Park Sol Mi break up with Ji Sung when he was still in the military service.
I'm happy for the new couple, it's about time she start dating ^ ^
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32 anon
February 19, 2009 at 4:46 AM
"This may turn into one of these developing/changing stories, because while Choi’s rep made the statement to a news source, apparently Lee Jin-wook’s side is having trouble contacting the actor, who is lying low as the story breaks."
Got a little confused here, isn't it Choi and Lee under the same management which is Olive9?
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33 gracias
February 19, 2009 at 4:47 AM
My support for the couple. They look good together and I was rooting for them also in AirCity. Hope the relationship will last.
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34 Rose
February 19, 2009 at 5:03 AM
Why do korean guys like to date older women lately.? I have an issue over women that dates younger guys, i dont know why, but i just think it feels awkward.
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35 Jill
February 19, 2009 at 5:22 AM
JiWoo was always rumoured to be linked to her co-stars ..I read about the speculations between JiWoo and JiTae (Star's Lovers) too. It's so hard to be her..but i hope she has finally found her right man now..I'm happy if she's dating JinWook. He's young and hot!. Lucky gal! BTW who's black Porsche were they driving there??..
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36 Friends
February 19, 2009 at 5:56 AM
Bae Yong Joon when will we know your happy news?.
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37 vis
February 19, 2009 at 6:46 AM
Oh, wow! That's cool :D Had no idea~ I also rooted for this couple in Air City back then ^_____^ As long as they're happy together it's all good!
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38 phjfever
February 19, 2009 at 6:52 AM
I always like Li & Choi -- i think age doesn't matter as long as they're truly in love & it's high time I guess for Choi to go on dating. I'm very happy for them & wish them all the best!
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39 clarice
February 19, 2009 at 7:25 AM
WOw surprise! anyway congratulation
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40 chajjye
February 19, 2009 at 7:33 AM
#28: yeah, now is STAR'S LOVER for real.
interesting how this surfaced after Star's Lover finished. If irony has its way, the 5 year marriage broke up and Lee Mari's got a new man. Then we will have Star's Lover 2! Haha.
Sorry, talking nonsense here. :P must be the BOF alcohol.
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41 sunox888
February 19, 2009 at 7:52 AM
yey!!!! hope this is a happy ending for both of them....they both seem really sweet...
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42 coco
February 19, 2009 at 8:34 AM
I hope they are happy and the press etc. will leave them alone.
There's nothing wrong in a 6yr age gap! My husband was 6 yrs my junior and if I'd let other peoples opinions get in the way I would now be looking back with regret. He died of cancer at age 29! You never know what may happen down the road.
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43 ic3cream
February 19, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Wow really time to find out who that guy is hahha, why the sudden announcement though ?
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44 sonam
February 19, 2009 at 9:06 AM
I am happy for any sister who finds Love! The age difference is not that much.
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45 anonymous
February 19, 2009 at 9:25 AM
LOL @ iheartBFF
But I agree, before, I thought she was in her 40s.
But goodluck to them.
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46 hmmmm
February 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM
she looks kinda old for 33yr old, even with the botox and all. It's like aunt and nephew standing side by side.
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47 alleyesonme
February 19, 2009 at 11:48 AM
i do agree that she looks much older than 33. i can't even bear to watch 'star's lover' because her botox face is just a bit too much for me to take in. there's just something so unnatural going on there. hahaha
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48
February 19, 2009 at 11:56 AM
#47
If she got Botox, shouldn't she look like in her 20's. The fact that u said that she is much older than 33 indicates that she didn't get botox? why do surgery or/and botox if they don't make u look younger?
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49 Nordelm
February 19, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Jastinel, Ji Woo was never married. I think you saw the pictures of Choi Ji Woo & Lee Jin Wook in wedding attires in the 2007 Andre Kim's fashion show.
Anon, Ji Woo & Jin Wook don't have the same management agency. Rose, wake up, it's the modern times. 6 years is not a big gap at all. Look at Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher, American actors, there's 15 years gap & they are still married happily to this day. After all, statistically women live longer than men. So, to be married to younger men is perfect because they will live together longer. I'm very happy for Ji Woo & Jin Wook. Ji Woo looks very young. People please just be happy for them & stop given ugly comments. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Ji Woo is very pretty, elegant, sophisticated & talented. As Jin Wook stated before, Ji Woo is very pretty & elegant quite a few times. It's love at first sight. Let's just wish them happiness & I hope people & the media will leave them alone. They have the right to love just like anybody else. CONGRATULATIONS & GOD BLESS JI WOO & JIN WOOK.
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50 le
February 19, 2009 at 2:07 PM
really shocking. i don't get why they would make it public, especially since ot has been a secret for so long, well maybe cause they want to see each other freely, anyways good luck to them.
its kind of funny in most of the dramas Lee Jin Wook's character doesn't get the girl, but in real life he does.
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