KOREAN FEMALE CELEBRITIES WHO DATES WITH A MAN MUCH OLDER THAN HER

Dating scandal always become a tragedy that affect an actress/idols career. What not, when the actress or female idols are dating a much older man, usually in the same industry as them. Here are several female celebrities who dates a man much older than her, even older than 10 years. This fact sometimes amuse the fans and even get harsh criticism toward their relationship. Who are they?

1. Kim Goeun and Shin Ha kyun

Well, Kim goeun even has a lot of handsome actor in her drama, it seems that her preference is much older mature guy. Kim Go Eun and Shin Ha Kyun has been confirmed to be dating exclusively in June 2016. The agency of Kim Go Eun, HODU&U Entertainment has confirmed in August that the couple started seeing each other exclusively two months before the announcement. The two actors are 17 years apart in age and belong to the same skin scuba diving club. Goeun even rumored to date her co-star Kim Dong Wook, instead of her actual boyfriend Shin Ha kyun with the scuba photos that surfaced on internet. The thing is, many netizen never thought that they can be dating as their age is far apart.

Kim Go Eun and Shin Ha Kyung were in love for eight months. After trying to maintain their love, Kim Go Eun and Shin Ha Kyung finally broke up, March 22, 2017. The couple reportedly broke-up due to their busy schedules. Both the actors, who are in the same agency, HODU&U Entertainment, confirmed the news of stating: "The two of them broke up at the end of February. They naturally drifted apart due to their busy schedules. They will still remain on good terms as actors and agency junior and senior

2. Sulli and Choi Za

K-pop singer Sulli and rapper Choiza, whose ages are 14 years apart, were spotted on a date together on Wednesday evening, which was confirmed by both agencies. Management agencies for both sides confirmed that the photographed couple was Sulli and Choiza, but declined to comment further on their private lives. Korean netizens criticized the relationship between the two because of the vast age difference of 14 years. They often show off their romantic relationship on personal instagram and update fans, yet eventually broken up few years later. Sulli later decide to end her life in battling her depression. The name of the late Sulli has again become the subject of public discussion after her documentary film entitled Why Were You Uncomfortable With Sulli? officially airs on MBC on Thursday, September 10, 2020 evening local time. For the first time, the story of the former f (x) member has been exposed throughout his life. In the documentary film, where the figure of Sulli's biological mother give her opinion. There, he revealed an unexpected fact, namely the relationship that had fractured. His daughter and Choiza's relationship turned out to be disapproved by the mother. Because of this, Sulli and her family were separated. Sulli's mother revealed that she was against Sulli dating Choiza because of the huge age difference.

Because of 14 year age difference means the relationship speeds things up. It's too fast for her. Sulli probably missed a lot of steps. Everything changed for him, from the way she spoke, ate and drank, to looking for fun, " continued. This conflict finally made Sulli and her mother's relationship tense. Regret still afflicts him today, when his beloved daughter most likely felt alone when she broke up with Choiza in 2017.

3. Kim Min hee and director Hong Sang Su

Kim Min-hee is a South Korean actress and model. She began modeling when she was in middle school and soon appeared as a cover girl in teen magazines. In 1999 she was cast in the campus drama School 2 as a rebellious high school girl, which launched her to stardom. Meanwhile, Hong Sang-soo is a film director and screenwriter. He took the entrance exam and entered the theater department at Chung-Ang University in South Korea. He then studied in the United States where he received his Bachelor’s degree from the California College of Arts and Crafts and his Master’s degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The actress has dated a lot of hot guys and actors before. Her ex boyfriend including top actor Zhao Insung, Lee Soo Hyuk, Lee Jung Jae. How she change her dating taste and fell in love to a director, Hong, who is much older than her?

In 2016, Hong was reported of having an extramarital affair with actress Kim Min-hee who appeared in the 2015 film Right Now, Wrong Then. At the Seoul premiere of On the Beach at Night Alone in March 2017, Hong admitted his affair with the actress, who was also present. Kim Min-hee became the first Korean to win the Silver Bear for Best Actress for director Hong Sang-soo’s movie On the Beach at Night Alone at the 67th Berlin Film Festival. The movie describes the struggles of actress Young-hee after she falls in love with a married filmmaker. However, Kim received the cold shoulder from the Korean public. She became a subject of gossip as her winning the prestigious award dragged her private life into the spotlight again. Kim fell in love with the 55-year-old Hong, who filed for divorce after their inappropriate relationship was made public.

According to Dispatch, Hong’s wife knew about their illicit relationship when she saw her husband’s film Right Now, Wrong Then, starring Kim Min-hee, that the story contained his feelings for the actress. However, she was said to have suppressed her suspicions.

The couple, who have a 22-year difference in age, officially announced their relationship in March 2017 after rumors began getting out of control. While director Hong on a progress to divorce his wife, who have kids. Is it end a happy ending? Well, it seems not.

A source closely related to director Hong Sang Su has revealed that Kim Min Hee and he are no longer dating. The first sign that aroused suspicion of their breakup was at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. Hong Sang Su was invited to the festival for his movie “Grass”. Fans were expecting the couple to show up to the event together, but the director showed up alone.

Kim Min Hee has been in the spotlight for being the center of his inspiration and for accompanying him to events such as the Cannes Film Festival. Therefore, Hong Sang Su’s solo appearance in this year’s event only strengthened the rumor of their split. It has been only 1 year since they made their official debut as a couple. Hong Sang Su’s close friend revealed that he is very worried about Kim Min Hee’s future even after the split. Another source has disclosed that she has not been in touch with her acquaintances and is spending some time alone. They added that she doesn’t seem to have any intentions at the moment to continue activities as an actress in Korea.

4. IU and Jang ki ha

A famous and talented Korean singer, song writer, and actress, Lee Ji Eun is also known as IU. She started her career in 2008, and has had many popular songs, such as Good Day, a song that became well known for IU’s legendary 3-octave high notes, 23 where IU showed off her mature side, Pallette, where IU collaborated with G-dragon, and many others. IU has spoken. Amid speculations that she is dating Chang Kiha from Kiha and the Faces, the 22-year-old took to her official fan website "Uaena" to explain the details to her fans.

Previously, On October 8, 2015, the local news media organization, Dispatch, exposed the celebrities’ love life, reporting that IU and Jang Kiha had been dating since March 2015. They found the time to see each other, despite the busy schedule they had. One example was when IU immediately went to see Jang Kiha after returning from her trip to Shanghai on August 30. On September 7, IU when straight to Mapo after returning from Hong Kong. It was known that they spent their time together at each other’s houses.

According to Dispatch, when neither of them were busy, Jang Kiha would be the one who would visit IU, driving to Yong San with his Hyundai i30 car. For their date outfits, they dressed casually, in dark-colored clothing, but they also often used masks to further protect themselves from view.

In a lengthy post, IU said that she was actually in the middle of filming a music video but took time out to explain and apologise. "You must all be shocked... but thank you for asking if I'm ok."

No details were spared. "We've been dating for about 2 years and we met on a radio show," IU said.

"It was love at first sight for me and he's someone I can learn a lot from and I'm really thankful."

The couple’s relationship was quickly confirmed by their agency, LOEN Entertainment, through an official statement. The agency explained, “The two people are currently dating after developing feeling for each other while exchanging discussions about music as colleagues, beginning two years ago”. They also asked the public to support the pair, so that the two could continue their relationship as musicians and colleagues together.

Despite their 11-year age gap, they had a lot to talk about with each other, especially about music. According to Dispatch, an acquaintance said that IU and Jang Kiha connected through music, and their relationship naturally developed into romantic feelings.

But their relationship also didn't end well. The couple have been dating for over 3+ years now and were first revealed to be in a relationship by Dispatch. IU and her boyfriend, Jang Kiha have officially broken up according to media reports coming out of Korea. Jang Kiha’s agency Dooroodooroo confirmed the breakup saying, “It’s true they recently broke up, they decided to remain good senior-junior to each other.”

Loen Entertainment also confirmed the breakup with the exact same statement.

It seems there is no happy ending for all of the couples.