Lee Jung-jae’s 17-year age gap with romcom co-star Lim Ji-yeon sparks controversy

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Entertainment
Tuesday, 21 Oct 2025
9:00 AM MYT

South Korean actors Lee Jung-jae (left) and Lim Ji-yeon are stars of romcom 'Nice To Not Meet You'. Photo: Handout

Squid Game (2021 to 2025) actor Lee Jung-jae’s romcom Nice To Not Meet You, in which he stars opposite actress Lim Ji-yeon (The Glory, 2022), is sparking debate in South Korea over the actors’ 17-year age gap.

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