Huge congratulations to Lee Jung Hyun — big life and career news dropped on July 8, 2026 (KST). EPLE Entertainment announced that he’ll be marrying his non-celebrity girlfriend this December (they’ve been dating for over a year) and that he’s signed an exclusive contract with the agency. It’s honestly such a sweet double celebration for him.
The agency also shared a supportive message: “We will fully support Lee Jung Hyun so he can further develop his acting skills. We will work together so that he can meet the public through a variety of projects and activities.” No wedding date beyond “this December” was revealed, and the bride is confirmed to be a non-celebrity.
Quick fan facts
- Breakthrough: Lee first caught wide attention in 2018’s Mr. Sunshine as Sergeant Tsuda, praised for his natural Japanese and nuanced performance.
- Career highlights include Netflix’s Sweet Home, Snowdrop, The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection, Wavve’s Reverse, and the film Shark: The Beginning.
- Upcoming: he’s slated to appear in ENA’s New Recruit 4: Sabotage later this year and is also awaiting the release of New Recruit: The Movie.
- Background: Lee studied in Japan, which helped him with Japanese-language roles early in his career.
As a fan, I’m so happy for him — this feels like the start of an exciting new chapter both personally and professionally. Can’t wait to see what he does next with EPLE and to cheer him on at the wedding!
Source: Koreaboo