Actor Lee Dong Gun is reportedly dating actress Kang Hae Rim, who is 16 years his junior, according to a report by SPOTV News on May 29 KST. The couple was spotted on a date in Chungdam-dong, displaying affection and holding hands without concern for public scrutiny. They have openly shared their relationship with close friends, but both their management agencies have refrained from confirming the dating rumors. Lee Dong Gun's label W PLUS and Kang Hae Rim's agency ANDMARQ have stated that they find it difficult to verify details about their personal lives. Lee Dong Gun, who was previously married to actress Jo Yoon Hee and shares a daughter with her, parted ways in 2020, with Lee Dong Gun granting custody of their child to Jo Yoon Hee.