Lee Chae-eun performs with ex-boyfriend in unique new group

Lee Chae-eun, who took the stage again with her former lover on a broadcast, revealed that she has broken up with her recent boyfriend. She explained that while she has not reunited with her past lover, Oh Yun-gi, they have remained on terms where they support each other through music. Yoo Jae Suk expressed high expectations for their special chemistry, noting that they are the "first ex-lover group."

In the episode of KBS 2TV's 'Happy Together: Glad We're Not Alone' aired on the 18th, an additional qualifying round was held where teams that failed to reach the finals took the stage once more for another chance. One of the teams that drew attention was 'You Were My Twenties,' consisting of former lovers Lee Chae-eun and Oh Yun-gi.

The duo's combination was immediately distinct from the other participants. Having shared private moments of dating and heartbreak, the two are now presenting music as a team in a competition program. What is even more interesting is that instead of attempting to rekindle past feelings, they have shifted the nature of their relationship to becoming close human beings who support one another through music.

When asked how their relationship changed after meeting again through the broadcast, Lee Chae-eun stated, "Even though we were eliminated, we performed on stage and became close humanly, becoming a relationship that supports one another."

While private emotions were at the center of their relationship during their time as lovers, they are now building a new bond through the shared experience of music. The team name 'You Were My Twenties' also caught attention, as it simultaneously encapsulates their past and present.

However, the cast's interest soon shifted to Lee Chae-eun's current dating life. Since Lee had mentioned in a previous broadcast that she was dating someone, Jang Hang Jun asked, "You must have seen him often while practicing; didn't your boyfriend follow you to keep an eye on you?"

Instead of hesitating, Lee calmly replied, "I broke up." The cast was greatly surprised by the unexpected confession. Lee Juck immediately asked, "Did you break up because of 'Happy Together'?" but Lee drew a line, saying, "No."

In other words, meeting her ex-lover Oh Yun-gi again on the show was not the direct cause of the breakup. Lee did not disclose the specific reason for her split with her recent boyfriend.

Naturally, attention turned to Oh Yun-gi, who was sitting next to her. The cast was curious about the reaction of a man hearing that his former lover had ended her relationship with someone else.

Oh said, "I always wanted Chae-eun to be happy, so my heart ached when I heard about the breakup." Although it was a serious answer, laughter erupted in the studio as he was caught with the corners of his mouth curling up.

Lee Juck did not miss this and retorted, "It doesn't look like it." He continued, "In these kinds of relationships, one side often holds onto lingering feelings," and Jang Hang Jun also teased them, saying, "We also have a suspicion."

However, the two clearly drew a line regarding the possibility of getting back together. Lee stated that she is not returning to a romantic relationship with Oh. Instead of reviving past romantic feelings, they intend to remain colleagues and supporters while respecting each other's space.

The change in their relationship was also evident in their song choice. Lee explained that the reason she chose 'Going Home' for the additional qualifying round was that "it contains the words I want to say to Oh Yun-gi."

Just because a romance ends does not mean the time spent together disappears. Rather, the two are reconstructing their past relationship as musical colleagues, remembering the past in a different way. In particular, as the team name 'You Were My Twenties' coupled with the song choice 'Going Home,' their personal history was naturally infused into their performance.

Yoon Jong-shin also highly praised their narrative from a musical perspective, evaluating them by saying, "'You Were My Twenties' is a team with the best storytelling." This suggests that beyond being a team that simply sings well, their actual life stories are projected onto the songs and the stage, creating a powerful narrative.

Yoo Jae Suk showed an even more direct reaction, stating, "A group of ex-lovers is a first. I really hope you engage in activities." Since it is rare for two former lovers to form a team and engage in musical activities on a broadcast, he expressed hope that their unique relationship itself could become a significant piece of content.

Ultimately, Lee's confession of her breakup created waves far beyond simple dating news. While she has parted ways with her recent boyfriend, she has not reunited with Oh; instead, the two are forging a new relationship through music that separates their past from their present.

The fact that a romance does not always have to end in total severance, and that those once closest can become musical colleagues, gives 'You Were My Twenties' a narrative unlike any other competition team. This is precisely why Yoo Jae Suk remarked that they are the "first ex-lover group."