Jung Woo-sung confirms romance with Lee Jia
by javabeans
Another star romance is born! Rumors have been swirling for the past week, but movie star Jung Woo-sung has officially confirmed his romance with Athena co-star Lee Jia, much to what I imagine is a lot of chagrin from his legions of fans.
The news initially hit the media after it was discovered that the couple recently enjoyed a date together in Paris. After the initial rounds of “no comment” from both stars’ management teams, on March 20, Jung wrote the following message on his official website: “Hello, this is Jung Woo-sung. I’ve met a new friend for whom I have warm feelings, and we’ve been enjoying spending time together since the latter half of our drama.”
(It may sound like a vague message, considering “new friend” and “enjoying time together” can sound ambiguous in English, but in this context it is essentially an open declaration. An acknowledgement of rumors instead of strong denial is about as clear a confirmation as we’ll ever get.)
Apparently this was the first time Jung Woo-sung has personally alluded to romance rumors in his career. He reconfirmed the news at his fanmeeting later that day in Seoul — the 20th is Jung’s 38th birthday — when a fan asked what in particular he liked about Lee Jia. Jung answered, “I can talk to her easily. I liked that about her.”
Another fan asked what his thoughts on marriage were, and he said, “If I marry, I’d like to have two children.” An attendee described his behavior thusly: “Jung Woo-sung was shy as he confessed that he’s dating. He said he’s happy. He looked really bright and innocent. The fans were all very surprised at first, but they clapped in congratulations.”
With this news, join the smallish group of star couples who have openly admitted their dating status, such as Yoo Ji-tae and Kim Hyo-jin, Park Hee-soon and Park Ye-jin, and Se7en and Park Han-byul. Hm, with the dissolution of the Hyun Bin/Song Hye-gyo pairing (and the rumors of Choi Ji-woo splitting from Lee Jin-wook), does this make Jung Woo-sung and Lee Jia the new reigning power couple?
Below, the couple in Athena:
The couple spotted a week ago, in Paris:
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Tags: Jung Woo-sung, Lee Jia, star romances
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1 saraha
March 20, 2011 at 5:03 AM
I'm happy for him... but I'm just not a fan of Lee Ji Ah.
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drama fever
March 20, 2011 at 11:49 AM
I am happy for him too. I think she 's pretty but he is way too HOT to be compare to any women. Maybe that is the reason why we will always see no other woman will be good enough for him. But hey, she makes him happy enough to admit to the public and so far no other women had make it to the news. Good for her to meet him at the ripe age for marriage. I hope they will end up at the altar even though I not a fan of her.
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tiffany
March 21, 2011 at 4:20 AM
i second that^
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2 ieyzan
March 20, 2011 at 5:04 AM
i want eric and park si yeon to reconcile, they are both beautiful
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maeumi
March 20, 2011 at 5:10 AM
me like like like like like this comment!
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ieyzan
March 20, 2011 at 5:21 AM
im sure eric regretted breaking up with si yeon since she has now become more beautiful and attractive. please God, please grant my wish...but deep inside, i know this would not happen.
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Tiff
March 20, 2011 at 5:49 AM
So her looks (by way of surgeon) should be the reason why he should suddenly go back to someone he felt he could live without?
I appreciate it more when stars keep their relationships private. Too bad Woo Sung was forced into admitting this which can put a strain on a budding relationship.
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:D
March 20, 2011 at 8:53 AM
@tiff..agreed
SadieStarr
March 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM
agree..thats soo fake to go bck to person just cuz they look better now..but yea...i think its good when celebs keep their relationships secret..cuz they deserve happiness too...lyk se7en and park hanbyul
tiffany
March 21, 2011 at 4:21 AM
second that ^ haha
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chichaloca
March 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM
me to like those couple..also Lee Dong Gun and Han Ji Hye.but its just a history ;(
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joZD
March 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM
PSY beautiful? heh. Thanks for knives.
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3 Jossy
March 20, 2011 at 5:11 AM
I'd be estatic for JWS if it was anyone but Lee JiAh... Pleasant as she is(may seem?) I'm just not a fan of hers (ESP. Her acting) but that's just the raging fangirl in me... Ugh I can't be believe she's nabbed Mr. Good! Lol Ohwells that still leaves Mr. Bad... A girl can only Dreeeam..
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4 safa
March 20, 2011 at 5:13 AM
i dont love that girl
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msim
March 20, 2011 at 8:13 PM
But he does.
Grow up!
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5 saraha
March 20, 2011 at 5:18 AM
And I can't help but notice her nose-- I know, I know. Looks aren't the end-all and be-all BUT whenever she's on screen or I'm looking at her photo-- I keep looking at her nose. It bothers me!
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gg
March 20, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Haha I know what you mean. Looks to me like she had some work done so it's a little unnatural. I'm sure plenty of actresses have done the same but hers sticks out more. Having said that, I reckon Choi Ji Woo is one of the worst, but no one mentions anything because she's much more popular...hmm
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SpongeBob
March 20, 2011 at 7:18 AM
You mean plastic surgery for CJW? Which part, care to enlighten?
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gg
March 20, 2011 at 9:47 AM
*sorry, I forgot to mention - my personal opinion ofc*
The bridge of CJW's nose is very thin and straight - far more extreme than the average Korean - and the nasal tip is similarly unnatural-looking (imo). If you look at a school photo, apart from the nose, she looks alike, but I can't help but focus on her nose when I see her.
I used CJW as an example, since I always think people bring up the question of surgery/looks when the actor is not popular or plays a villainous role (eg vicious viikii comments relating to surgery etc whenever the evil character appears) but no one really looks so scrutinously at those whom they admire. Anyway, I'm sure no one cares so I'll stop now :)
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SpongeBob
March 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I also find CJW's nose kind of funny too.
So, I asked one of her diehard fan about the possibility of her having a plastic surgery. She said no.the example she gave was "if you have watched star's lover, you would see at one part where YJT pushed her to the bookshelf and kissed her hard. If it is a plastic nose, the nose will go crooked!!" hence, the conclusion is that CJW's nose is 100% genuine!!
Can you enlighten me if a girl has gone a plastic nose, will her nose go crooked, when kissing her hard? :D
Laeah
March 20, 2011 at 1:20 PM
They more often do nose injections rather than actual rhinoplasty in Korea.... So that's why it looks awkward
SpongeBob
March 20, 2011 at 10:24 PM
The funny nose is a fact! My question is not on their funny nose. What I want to know is that will the nose crooked if being kissed hard?
As the procedure is called rhinoplasty, is there meant it will create an instant rhino nose?
Ashley
March 20, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Her nose bothers me too. It's all I can look at when she's on screen or in her photos.
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Annie
March 20, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Agreed. Her nose is all I see when I look at her face.
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girlatsea
March 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM
You know, I hadn't noticed her nose. But now that you pointed it out, it's all I see.
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bluebelle
March 20, 2011 at 5:13 PM
I think she didn't do anything to her nose. She had a surgery on her legs only but for natural causes. LJA is from the US, proper family background and became an actress through proper interview on TWSSG. She didn't start her career from serving 'tea' to the manager in Korea. She has a different lifestyle from a lot of other K entertainers. Her agency is Key East. No need to say regarding in taking care of their clients personal matters. Unless the clients themselves create a bad image. I'm happy for both of them.
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Annie
March 20, 2011 at 7:18 PM
She DEFINITELY did her nose and various other items on her face, but then again that's just my opinion. Its not like I can split her face open and prove it.
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bluebelle
March 20, 2011 at 11:51 PM
LOL! You definitely knew that she did her nose and other items on her face and yet your opinion can't prove it with the surgeon or the clinic or you are inside the OT. This kind of opinion is destructive.
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Annie
March 25, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Right. I'm obviously not a plastic surgeon, nor was I underneath the table when she got work done. However, bad plastic surgery is very easily noticed. Her features don't look natural to me, and obviously a lot of people above agree with that. It's just MY speculations.
J
March 21, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Yes to me LJA did not undergo plastic surgery in her nose. During the TWSSG filming her nose still look the same as now. As I analysed on her previous interviews after her drama TWSSG, it seems she came from a well to do family with independent(owned) enterprise and been studying in Pasadena where the famous and prestigious Art Center College of Design. Maybe she live in LA or Pasadena itself, a scenic residential community. To me, she is a humble and shy actress and I'm so happy that JWS admitted that he likes her. Do hope that feelings of like will blossom into unending love. LJA is pretty and beautiful within(inner beauty). She looks lovely even without or less make up. So JWS and LJA be HAPPY and don't mind comments from envious bloggers. Fighting . . . AJA. .
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6 gin
March 20, 2011 at 5:19 AM
I love Lee Ji ah in 'The Legend', and she seems a nice person. I'm happy for them.
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7 ais
March 20, 2011 at 5:22 AM
JWS looks radiantly happy.. I'm glad he can talk about his lovelife freely.
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8 Linda165
March 20, 2011 at 5:24 AM
Lucky girl!
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9 Maria
March 20, 2011 at 5:28 AM
They look HOT together!
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10 jaded3351
March 20, 2011 at 5:31 AM
As a fan of JWS if he's happy I'm happy.
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11 ohlakakablah
March 20, 2011 at 5:32 AM
he's like 8 years older than her.
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janna
March 20, 2011 at 5:50 AM
A 20 and 28 year old might have different priorities in life, but by 30 you're kind of on the same level as anyone older than 30...
But just for you I'll do the math. (Pulls out glasses) 38 divided by 2 is 19... plus 7 carry the 1....
Jung Woo-sung can date anyone 26 or older. It's all cool guys, math is never wrong.
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YY
March 20, 2011 at 6:30 AM
LOL at the glasses
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paula253
March 20, 2011 at 9:06 AM
<3
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Jaeminuf
March 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Soooo disagree. A post-35 yo definitely has a different mindset from a pre-35 yo.
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janna
March 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM
I'm not bashing or stalking this thread but I'm curious to know what is different, so please elaborate...?
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Laeah
March 20, 2011 at 1:21 PM
uh.... yeah, because people magically all grow up during 35. -eyeroll-
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MJP
March 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM
I am a very experienced person in this area. I have dated from six years younger than me to ten years older than me. It's all good either way.
I have a girlfriend who always dated men 20+ years older, and she married a man 20+ years older. He has adult children older than her. They have been married now for 15+ years and are very happy.
Age is irrelevant when complimenting personalities are in place.
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crackers
March 24, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Who want to apply this one? May be the experienced one should tell CJW to apply. Application is opened till April 22nd.
Aussie millionaire offers W2.5b for Korean bride
An Australian millionaire is looking for love and willing to offer more than 2 billion won ($1.7 million) for it, according to a marriage consulting firm.
The 80-year-old bachelor has promised to give the lucky spouse 1 billion won in cash and 1.5 billion won in private estates.
Korean Herald.
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Biscuit
March 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM
I seem to be not understand why some thinks it a big deal for there to be an 8 year difference?
And what's the big deal if they do have different mindsets? Does he need to find a partner with the exact same age and mindset as his own? If he likes her, it's his choice.
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Pat
March 20, 2011 at 1:03 PM
what does age matter?
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Laeah
March 20, 2011 at 1:24 PM
SO what? Everyone has their own preferences. If you don't like an 8 year gap, that's cool. But some of us love it.
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12 chajjye
March 20, 2011 at 5:33 AM
LOL. Give her a break. Just because she may not be a great actress, she must be an attractive person to JWS in real life. :)
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chrysalisgal
March 20, 2011 at 6:16 AM
I second that. Who are we to judge that Jung Woo Sung or any actor for that matter... should date Oscar-winning actress.... it's their life and they should date whoever they want... they do not need our consents!! LOL
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Lea
March 20, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Kudos to you. Some comments in this thread is really immature.
Besides, I think Lee Ji Ah is a good actress. Not great, but better than many popular actresses nowadays.
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mary
March 20, 2011 at 6:35 AM
+1
An actor need not have a girlfriend who acts well.
Otherwise, Jang Geun Sook and I are over. :(
(And you gals out there can stop mooning over Won Bin/Hyun Bin right now!)
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D
March 22, 2011 at 12:11 AM
LOL!!!
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13 Casie
March 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM
As long as Binnie is free I'm happy. <3
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14 maez
March 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM
I'M SO HAPPY!!! LOVE THESE TWO~! WISH THEM THE BEST~!
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15 Praline
March 20, 2011 at 6:09 AM
U can love or hate her it doesn't matter for him since HE choose her so shut up :p
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16 Samara
March 20, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Really happy for them, in the drama he choose the other girl but in real life it's LJH so yay for them ^^
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17 sandy80
March 20, 2011 at 6:15 AM
there is lee bo young and ji sung couple which you forgot to mention they are younger and more talented even if they are less glamorous
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18 Antonia
March 20, 2011 at 6:16 AM
ty jb,
I am glad for both of them !!
they are not getting younger, high time !
fate, destiny and his wishes for two babies,
oh ! pahle, pahle !!.
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Antonia
March 20, 2011 at 6:19 AM
forgot to write this - I like her sweet smile !!.
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19 Y
March 20, 2011 at 6:23 AM
let them date and get married ... at 30 , she should have a baby already ....I have already 2 kids when I was 30 , lol !
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MJP
March 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM
I didn't marry until 38 yrs old. I had my son at 40!
I say let people live their single lives and marry when they are ready. Some early, my nephew married for the first time at age 17. Some late, my uncle married for the first time at age 62.
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SpongeBob
March 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM
Since you have so much experience, how is it like for CJW to date LJW who is 7 years younger?
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MJP
March 21, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Hi SpongeBob! How are you? Your posts remind me a lot of my brother (who is deceased). He enjoyed getting conversation rolling on hot topics too. It's interesting to see the communicating of the male/female mindsets. :-)
Well, my husband is 6 years younger than me. And we are just normal everyday folks. The age difference isn't an issue or anything to us.
Was there a specific question you would like to ask?
Like, do people stare at us when we are out? No.
Or, Is it a problem that my in-laws are the same age as my oldest sister? No. We talk like family and exchange advice.
Or, Health concerns? No one is promised tomorrow...
As you are aware (I remember you are the world traveller), society is different everywhere.
I can't personally speak for CJW or LJW.
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SpongeBob
March 22, 2011 at 6:57 AM
Based on my observations of the couple that I knew personally who has older wives, the wives tend to be very protective of the husbands. All of them seems to have extra marital affairs, except one couple. The husband is 12 years younger then the wife. The husband is a French and the wife is a British. All Asian couples that I knew either divorce, separated or living together for the sake of the children.
I recalled I put up a research by a German professor using the data from 1 million couple in denmark. The conclusion he reached is that for those women who married a younger husband, appeared to have shorter life. The wider the gap, the shorter the life expectancy.
But, the reverse is applicable to men. hehe...if I ever got married, you bet my wife will be at least 6 years younger than me. That's what the research said!!
MJP
March 22, 2011 at 2:06 PM
My personal observations are that marital unfaithfulness can occur in any marriage, I don't see age differences as a factor. Of course, I am not educated with all the surveys and statistics! :-)
I think I understand your comments regarding older women married to younger men in the Denmark survey tending to die at a younger age, but could you clarify? Do you mean due to stress created by being very protective of the husbands? Or were there other reasons cited? Do you have a link to the study? Of course, if it is written in German, I could not read it! Do you recall the name of the survey or the name of the German professor? Then I could read the information being discussed.
Thanks!
algagreen
March 22, 2011 at 9:19 PM
You are a fantastic authoritative woman not to have any marital , in-laws, problems through out your marriage to the 6 yrs younger man in your whole married life. Everybody must be afraid of you to make you angry. But you are not an A class celeb CJW. Even if you have one black eye , also it won't come in the front page anywhere. Over here forum threads are for people are putting their 'concern' on celebrities including you. So don't try to compare with your own life with CJW or LJA. You are fantasizing yourself that CJW will have a good quiet true love life if she marries this what so ever popcorn guy.
Lee JI Ah and Jung Wo Sung's case is very clear cut. No need to worry whether they make or break up.
SpongeBob
March 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Here is the link to the German research. The reason this research is accepted worldwide is because of the power of the sampling. It is based on 1 million couple in a Scandanavian county which is well-known for equality and liberal-mindedness. Hence, I believe the situation of social sanction from a Korean society may be worst than Denmark attributed to its collective nature of its society.
(1) UK Guardian Newspapre:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/may/12/marrying-younger-man-woman-mortality
(2) Actual Press Announcement by Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research. The professor's name is Sven Drefahl
http://www.demogr.mpg.de/
For light entertainment, you may like to watch this video which I believe it represents CJW and LJW's position pefectly.
Jerry signifies CJW and the downhearted duckling signifies LJW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxQYHAum9QQ
MJP
March 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Thanks for the information SpongeBob! It will take me some time to read it, so if you wish to continue discussions, we can pick it up again on Friday's OT. Have a good rest of the week!
msim
March 20, 2011 at 8:25 PM
It baffles me how a woman can tell another woman she has never met what she "should" do and then finish her sentence with "lol".
There is nothing to "lol" about.
A woman can choose when, and if at all, she wants a child.
Did the 21st century completely skip this thread?
It's scary.
I wish them both happiness.
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jomo143
March 21, 2011 at 8:05 AM
He's almost 40 years old and somehow needs to be accountable to his fans because he is dating someone?
Does anyone else think he should tell his fans to go mind their own business? This is nuts!
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20 Lea
March 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM
I'm not a fan of either of them but I feel so elated as this news broke out. They look so sweet together and I like the way she affectionately put her hand in his pocket in those photos in Paris.
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jojo
March 20, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Yes, and when they break up, he can say: "We'll always have Paris."
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blueceramic
March 20, 2011 at 8:44 AM
LOL, good one.
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MJP
March 20, 2011 at 1:17 PM
Ha Ha Ha!
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21 mary
March 20, 2011 at 6:44 AM
On another note...
Seriously? There are rumors that Choi Ji Won and Lee Jin Wook have broken up???
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22 aidablue
March 20, 2011 at 6:52 AM
I wish them the best. And a long, happy relationship. ^_^
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23 SpongeBob
March 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Hehe...what about this BYJ and LNY marriage plan, any news Dramabeans?
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24 Bellamafia
March 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM
I woke up, checked dramabeans, and got this news? I'm going back to sleep, curl up, and cry...
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SpongeBob
March 20, 2011 at 7:25 AM
LOL!!! What so good about him?
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Bellamafia
March 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM
I'm a huge fan of him since A Moment to Remember. What so great about him? .. you probably won't understand :). Well.. to put from your perspective, the news would be more like.. "Patrick Star marries Sandy Cheeks"... lols
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SpongeBob
March 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Got it now!! :d
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MJP
March 20, 2011 at 1:19 PM
My husband had to explain this to me. LOL!
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MJP
March 20, 2011 at 1:20 PM
I thought they were porn stars!
Dayan
March 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM
HAHAHA. Nice one. I laughed out loud with this
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25 rouby
March 20, 2011 at 7:31 AM
I'm happy for JWS and LJA,,,,,, LJA so lucky,,,,, :)
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