The rumored successor to 'Jin Taehyun' takes the spotlight as 'Kang Hae-rim ♥ Boyfriend'... Lee Dong-gun, 6th public romance → 'Divorce Reflection Camp Male Housekeeper' rises [Star Issue]

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Actor Lee Dong-gun (46) has taken over as the new MC of 'Divorce Reflection Camp', bringing renewed attention to his past activities.

Lee Dong-gun will succeed Jin Taehyun as the MC of JTBC's 'Divorce Reflection Camp'. The production team officially announced on the 29th: "Lee Dong-gun recently completed his first recording and will appear as a fixed member starting in July."

Accordingly, Lee Dong-gun is expected to work alongside existing MCs Seo Jang-hoon and Park Ha-seon.

Taking on the role of the male housekeeper, Lee Dong-gun is a "divorced dad." He developed a romantic relationship with Jo Yun-hee, who co-starred with him in the 2016 KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Gentlemen of the Camellia Tailoring Shop', and married the following year due to a premarital pregnancy. They welcomed a daughter in December 2017 but amicably divorced in May 2020, three years into their marriage. Custody of the daughter was granted to Jo Yun-hee.

Subsequently, Lee Dong-gun made headlines in 2025 by revealing he had reinvented himself as a 'Jeju Cafe Owner'. He personally brewed coffee and welcomed guests, fully embracing a second chapter of his life. This daily routine was featured on SBS's 'Unkind Weeds', drawing viewers' attention. As a cafe owner, Lee Dong-gun openly shared his concerns as a father to his 10-year-old daughter: "I don't know how my thoughts about a father who doesn't live with his child will change when she enters her teenage years. It's both frightening and something I look forward to."

Among these developments, Lee Dong-gun stirred up online buzz last May with a pink-hued scandal involving rookie actress Kang Hae-rim, who is 16 years his junior. Lee's side issued a statement saying, "We cannot confirm personal matters," which was widely interpreted as a de facto acknowledgment, sparking significant attention as his "sixth public romance."

"He immediately goes public whenever he starts dating someone. 'Why would a celebrity reveal such things? They should keep it secret,' but he claimed that going public is a sign of respect for the other person. That's how he earned the nickname 'King of Chairs.' He insists he was just being honest, yet people keep calling him 'King of Chairs.'" Even Lee Dong-gun's father expressed disbelief at the situation.

Thus, Lee Dong-gun has surprised the public with unpredictable updates, including his divorce from Jo Yun-hee, his career as a cafe owner, and his six public romances. Given his unique path that has kept him at the center of headlines day after day, it is no surprise that reactions to his joining 'Divorce Reflection Camp' are sharply divided. It remains to be seen whether Lee Dong-gun will demonstrate the hosting skills that resonate with viewers.

'Divorce Reflection Camp' airs every Thursday at 10:30 PM.

Meanwhile, Jin Taehyun addressed his departure from 'Divorce Reflection Camp' on the 28th, stating, "I learned about the production team's explanation and decision regarding my exit through my manager. I will leave after the final recording in early April," leaving behind much speculation.

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