Overview

• Entertainment outlets citing fan posts report the couple were seen dining recently, with Lee cooking savory pancakes for Ryu and signing an autograph.
• The public outing followed a wave of hostile comments on Ryu’s Instagram tied to Lee’s rising visibility from Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.
• Lee addressed speculation about similar birthday candles by calling the perceived clues coincidental.
• He said a ring seen at a wrap event was a fashion accessory rather than a coordinated couple item.
• The pair met on Crash Course in Romance and confirmed their relationship in March 2024, as his Netflix drama continues to boost his profile.